shucking

[US]/ˈʃʌkɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈʃʌkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of removing the outer covering of something; to remove the husk or shell from crops or seafood

Phrases & Collocations

shucking corn

shucking oysters

shucking clams

shucking peas

shucking shellfish

shucking beans

shucking seeds

shucking fruit

shucking vegetables

shucking garlic

Example Sentences

shucking oysters can be a fun activity at a seafood party.

he spent the afternoon shucking corn for the family barbecue.

shucking clams requires a bit of practice to do it safely.

she enjoys shucking peas straight from the garden.

shucking shrimp is a necessary step before cooking them.

they organized a contest for shucking the most oysters in one minute.

shucking the corn was a task everyone enjoyed doing together.

he learned the art of shucking from his grandfather.

shucking can be messy, so it's best to do it outdoors.

she watched a tutorial on shucking techniques before starting.

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