Meaning of shuck in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ʃək/

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  1. Verb

    shuck

    Definitions

    1. remove from the shell

    Examples

    • « shuck oysters »
  2. 2. remove the shucks from

    Examples

    • « shuck corn »

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    shuck

    Etymology

    late 17th century: of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

    Derived terms

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