shuck (n.)

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

    [ Syn: chaff , husk , stalk , straw , stubble ]

    shuck (v.)

  1. remove from the shell; shuck oysters'

  2. remove the shucks from; shuck corn'

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