Shuck (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove the shucks from; "shuck corn".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Carefully shuck the ears of corn to expose the tender kernels beneath.
- To prepare the corn for roasting, shuck it and brush with olive oil.
- In the fall, we shuck the dried corn from the stalks to use for decoration or feed the local wildlife.
- You must shuck the corn and remove any stray silk threads before boiling it.
- Learning how to properly shuck an ear of corn can take a bit of practice but it is worth the effort.
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Meaning 2
Remove from the shell; "shuck oysters".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The chef carefully learned to shuck oysters with a short, sharp knife to prepare for the seafood buffet.
- Before cooking, you need to shuck the corn by removing the ears from the husks.
- It takes a bit of practice to shuck clams and get them ready for chowder.
- You can shuck an ear of corn quickly by twisting the top and pulling downwards.
- To make oyster stew, start by learning how to properly shuck oysters without breaking the delicate flesh.