1. removing the outer covering or shell from something, especially corn or oysters

1. the act or process of removing outer coverings or shells

Examples

• She spent the afternoon shucking corn for dinner.
• The restaurant workers were shucking oysters at the raw bar.
• Shucking peas is a time-consuming but relaxing task.
• He learned the proper technique for shucking clams from his grandfather.
• The shucking of the corn husks revealed perfect golden kernels.
• After the shucking was done, they had a pile of empty shells.
• The chef demonstrated shucking techniques to the cooking class.