Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shuck
verb
/ʃʌk/
Definition
To remove the outer covering or shell from something, particularly in reference to certain fruits or vegetables.
Examples
- She learned how to shuck corn for the summer barbecue.
- They spent the afternoon shucking oysters for the seafood feast.
- He carefully shucked the peas before adding them to the salad.
Meaning
The act of taking away the shell or husk from crops or seafood, such as corn or oysters.
Synonyms
- Peel
- Shell
- Remove
