Shuck

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1. Noun

A shock of grain.

2. Noun

A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.

3. Noun

The shell of an oyster or clam.

4. Verb

To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.
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