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shucked

/ʃʌkt/

shuckedpast participle

/ʃʌkt/

More precise categorization; adjective is derived from the past participle form of the verb "shuck."

Translations

décortiquéSe dit surtout du maïs, des graines ou des noix dont l’enveloppe extérieure a été retirée.

The shucked corn was ready to be cooked for dinner.

Le maïs décortiqué était prêt à être cuit pour le dîner.

Definitions

Having had the outer covering or husk removed.

The shucked corn was ready to be cooked for dinner.

shuckverb

shucked

Past Simple

shucked

Past Simple

shucked

Past Participle

shucking

Gerund

/ʃʌk/

Translations

décortiquerPour enlever la cosse ou la coque, notamment du maïs ou des fruits de mer.

He spent the afternoon shucking corn for the barbecue.

Il a passé l’après-midi à décortiquer du maïs pour le barbecue.

Additional translations

se débarrasser deSens figuré ; soutenu ou familier selon le contexte.

Definitions

To remove the outer covering or husk from something, especially corn or shellfish.

He spent the afternoon shucking corn for the barbecue.

To discard or get rid of something unnecessary or unwanted.

She decided to shuck her old habits and start fresh.

Synonyms

shucknoun

Definitions

The outer covering or husk of a nut, corn, or shellfish.

After harvesting the corn, we had to remove the shucks before cooking.

Something worthless or insignificant.

He dismissed the criticism as mere shuck, not worth his time.