Definition of Shuck

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

Exact synonyms: Chaff, Husk, Stalk, Straw, Stubble
Specialized synonyms: Bran
Generic synonyms: Plant Material, Plant Substance
Derivative terms: Chaffy, Husk

2. Verb. Remove from the shell. "Shuck oysters"
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw

3. Verb. Remove the shucks from. "Shuck corn"
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw

Definition of Shuck

1. n. A shock of grain.

2. n. A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.

3. v. t. To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.

4. v. t. To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; -- usually with off.

Definition of Shuck

1. to remove the husk or shell from [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shuck

shtik
shtikl
shtiks
shtook
shtooks
shtoom
shtuck
shtucks
shtum
shtumm
shtup
shtupped
shtupping
shtups
Shua
shuck (current term)
shucked
shucker
shuckers
shucking
shuckings
shucks
shudder
shudder
shuddered
shuddering
shudderingly
shudders
shuddery
shudra

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