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shuck

/ʃʌk/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does shuck mean?

verb, noun

To remove the outer covering of a grain, especially corn, or to separate the grain from its husk. A husk or outer covering, especially of a grain.

Example

"She spent the afternoon shucking corn for the evening's barbecue."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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