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

Take for example Weis Markets, who put up a sign urging consumers to shuck corn outside of their stores solely for the safety of other shoppers.

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

It takes just a few minutes to zap the corn cobs in their husks, which makes them easy to shuck.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2022

He could shuck very nearly a hundred bushel a day.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck