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1. (n.) shuck
a husk or pod, as the outer covering of corn, hickory nuts, etc.
2. shuck
Usu., shucks. something useless or worthless.
3. shuck
the shell of an oyster or clam.
4. (v.t.) shuck
to remove the shucks from:
to shuck corn.
5. shuck
to remove or discard:
to shuck one's clothes.
6. shuck
to get rid of (often fol. by off):
to shuck off a bad habit.
7. (interj.) shuck
shucks, (used as a mild exclamation of disgust or regret.)
Etymology: (1665–75; orig. uncert.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) chaff, husk, shuck, stalk, straw, stubble
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
2. (verb) shuck
remove from the shell
"shuck oysters"
3. (verb) shuck
remove the shucks from
"shuck corn"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) shuck
a shock of grain
2. (noun) shuck
a shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut
3. (noun) shuck
the shell of an oyster or clam
4. (verb) shuck
to deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc
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