Shucking: meaning, definitions and examples

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shucking

 

[ หˆสƒสŒkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Shucking refers to the process of removing the outer shell or skin of certain food items, particularly seafood like oysters and clams, as well as corn. This technique often involves the use of a knife or other tools to safely detach the edible part from the inedible covering.

Synonyms

opening, peeling, shelling

Examples of usage

  • He spent the afternoon shucking oysters for the seafood feast.
  • After shucking the corn, she boiled it for dinner.
  • They showed us how to properly shuck a clam during the cooking class.
Context #2 | Noun

food process

Shucking can also refer to the act or process of removing the shell or husk from food items, especially in culinary contexts. It involves taking the edible parts so they can be consumed or cooked.

Synonyms

cleaning, preparation

Examples of usage

  • The shucking of corn is essential before cooking.
  • Shucking is a common skill among seafood lovers.
  • Her shucking technique was impressive and efficient.

Translations

Translations of the word "shucking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descascar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรคlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengupas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะธั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎปใ‚’ใ‚€ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcosser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ป์งˆ์„ ๋ฒ—๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุดูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oloupรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรบpanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅ็šฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ olupljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skelja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaynama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelar

Etymology

The term 'shucking' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the English term 'shuck', meaning to remove the outer covering or husk. The word likely has roots in the Old English term 'scoh', which means 'a shell' or 'covering'. The word has evolved over time and has been frequently used in reference to various food processing techniques. It became particularly associated with the preparation of seafood during the 19th century, especially in coastal regions where oysters and clams were staples. Shucking has developed into both an art and a culinary necessity, with various methods and tools designed for efficiency and safety. Throughout the years, shucking has also found its way into cultural practices and gatherings, such as oyster festivals, highlighting its significance in food traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,836, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.