shuck

/ʃʌk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the outer covering or husk of something, especially corn or grain

“She spent the morning shucking corn for the evening’s meal.”

2. noun

the outer covering or husk of something, especially corn or grain

“The farmer had to remove the shuck from the newly harvested corn.”

Synonyms

  • husk
  • shell

Antonyms

  • cover
  • encase