Shucked: meaning, definitions and examples

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shucked

 

[ สƒสŒkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking process

To shuck is to remove the outer shell or husk from something, typically food items such as corn, oysters, or clams. This process often involves the use of a knife or hands as applicable, and is a common preparation step in cooking. Shucking can be done for a variety of reasons, including for ease of eating or to prepare the ingredient for further cooking methods. The term typically refers to fresh, unprocessed foods that require an outer layer to be removed before consumption.

Synonyms

extract, peel, remove

Examples of usage

  • I shucked the corn before boiling it.
  • He shucked the oysters for the seafood platter.
  • They were shucking clams on the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "shucked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retirado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschรคlt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikupas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะธั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ฅใŒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcortiquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ป์งˆ์„ ๋ฒ—๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oloupanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ olรบpanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅ็ฆป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ olupljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrelltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ัˆั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelado

Etymology

The term 'shuck' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Dutch word 'schuiven', meaning 'to push or slide'. The word evolved to refer to the action of removing the outer coverings of various food items. In agricultural contexts, it particularly became associated with corn, where the husk must be removed to access the edible kernels. Over time, 'shucking' expanded in usage to include other shellfish and food preparation methods. By the late 19th century, the term was commonly used in the Southern United States, depicting a cultural connection to rural food practices. Today, shucking is a widely recognized term in cooking, particularly in areas where fresh seafood or corn is prominent in local cuisine.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,105 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.