What does SHUCK mean?

Shuck Parts of Speech

Shuck is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, shuck means to remove the outer covering or shell from something, such as corn or oysters. As a noun, shuck refers to the outer covering or shell that has been removed from something.

Pronunciations

In US English, shuck is pronounced as "shuhk" (IPA: ʃʌk). In UK English, shuck is pronounced as "shuhk" (IPA: ʃʌk).

Origin and Usage

The word shuck originated in Middle English as "schelle" and later evolved into "shulle" before becoming "shuck" in modern English. The word has been used since the 15th century to refer to the outer covering or shell of various plants and animals, and as a verb to describe the act of removing that outer covering or shell.

Synonyms

Synonyms for shuck as a verb include peel, husk, shell, and skin. As a noun, synonyms include shell, casing, and covering.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include chirk, chuck, hucks, schwa, and yucks.

Example Sentences

• She shucked the corn before boiling it for dinner.
• He spent hours shucking oysters for the party.
• The shuck of the peanut had been cracked open, revealing the nut inside.