shuck

Example Sentences

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One of my fondest food-related memories growing up is watching my father shuck corn at our local supermarket.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

I’ll put one of my oyster plates in the freezer while I shuck the oysters from the farmers market.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2023

The tasting room features a “Shuck Shack,” visitors can learn how to shuck fresh local oysters.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Martha was willing to shuck her ladylike trappings — to be ugly and to say ugly things — in ways the actor evidently is not.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

Refrain: Turn out here and shuck this corn, Oh!

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry