shuck

UK
/ʃʌk/
US
/ʃʌk/
shucknoun
shucks
pl
UK
/ʃʌk/
US
/ʃʌk/
Translations
He removed the shuck from the corn before cooking.
Он снял шелуху с кукурузы перед приготовлением.
The oyster's shuck was difficult to open.
Створка устрицы была трудной для открытия.
Additional translations
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.
shuckverb
shucked
Past Simple
shucked
Past Participle
shucking
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌk/
US
/ʃʌk/
Translations
He learned how to shuck oysters at the restaurant.
Он научился очищать устрицы в ресторане.
Additional translations
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.