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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
Specialized synonyms: Bran
Generic synonyms: Plant Material, Plant Substance
Derivative terms: Chaffy, Husk
2. Verb. Remove from the shell. "Shuck oysters"
3. Verb. Remove the shucks from. "Shuck corn"
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]