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shuck
(/S//@/k )

noun (n)

  • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    chaff, husk, stalk, straw, stubble
    source: wordnet30
  • A shock of grain.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • remove from the shell(verb.change)
    Example:
    Shuck oysters.
    source: wordnet30
  • remove the shucks from(verb.change)
    Example:
    Shuck corn.
    source: wordnet30
  • To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; -- usually with off.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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