shucking

Definition of shuckingnext
present participle of shuck
as in peeling
to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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Recent Examples of shucking Mike Dicus is an oyster expert; he's been shucking them for 35 years. Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 Allen started shucking at age 12, and quickly fell in love with the oyster bar environment - its people, pace, and sense of place. Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Mike Tomlin has no interest in shucking the weight of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff failures onto the shoulders of his players heading into Monday night's opening-round visit by Houston. CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026 Picking figs and shucking sweet corn. Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shucking
peeling
Verb
  • Allow to cool before peeling and cutting into 5mm-thick slices.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
  • Sepsis had left his skin peeling and his body blackened, including parts of his fingers, ears, lips and lower legs.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

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“Shucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucking. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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