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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

shucking

/ˈʃʌkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does shucking mean?

verb

the act of removing the husks or shells from something, especially corn or oysters, or to remove the outer covering of something, especially a fruit or vegetable.

Example

"The farmer spent the day shucking corn for the harvest festival."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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