noun
- the process or act of removing a beard from a person's face
- the removal of the fibrous filaments (beard) from mussels or other shellfish before cooking
Usage: culinary
verb
- present participle of debeard; to remove a beard from a person or to remove the beard from shellfish
Examples
- He spent twenty minutes debearding before his job interview.
- The chef began debearding the mussels under cold running water.
- Debearding is an essential step in preparing fresh mussels for cooking.
- After debearding, he felt refreshed and ready for the day.
- The restaurant's kitchen staff handles debearding all shellfish upon delivery.