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shuck

(/S//@/k )

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

Synonym:
chaff, husk, stalk, straw, stubble

source: wordnet30
A shock of grain.(noun)

source: webster1913
A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.(noun)

source: webster1913

remove from the shell(verb.change)

Example:
Shuck oysters.

source: wordnet30
remove the shucks from(verb.change)

Example:
Shuck corn.

source: wordnet30
To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.(verb)

source: webster1913
To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; -- usually with off.(verb)

source: webster1913

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