SHUCK
\ʃˈʌk], \ʃˈʌk], \ʃ_ˈʌ_k]\
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material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
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remove the shucks from; "shuck corn"
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remove from the shell; "shuck oysters"
By Princeton University
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material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
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remove the shucks from, as of certain vegetables
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A shock of grain.
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A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.
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To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.
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To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; - usually with off.
By Oddity Software
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A shock of grain.
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A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.
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To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.
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To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; - usually with off.
By Noah Webster.
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