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English noun: shuck

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


Synonymschaff, husk, stalk, straw, stubble


Broader (hypernym)plant material, plant substance


Narrower (hyponym)bran


English verb: shuck

1. shuck (change) remove from the shell


SamplesShuck oysters.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)remove, take, take away, withdraw

2. shuck (change) remove the shucks from


SamplesShuck corn.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)remove, take, take away, withdraw









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