shuck

Example Sentences

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Ms. Andrews learned to shuck scallops there, and played “king of the hill” on the mound of discarded shells outside.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Considering that several former in-store shuckers were compelled to abandon their old ways thanks to Reddit, we'll say the answer is to not shuck your corn in stores.

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

“Our Map Room was set on fire and you ran off to talk to your shuck girlfriend? What’s wrong with you?”

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner