shucked

Definition of shuckednext
past tense of shuck
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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Recent Examples of shucked On the cruise, visitors will head out on the tiki boats where cocktails will be served and oysters will be shucked on deck. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shucked
peeled
Verb
  • The ships will guide you past massive glaciers, stunning islets, and fjords (keep your eyes peeled for whales, seabirds, and porpoises along the way) to a remote research station called Ny-Alesund, which just a few thousand folks get to visit each year.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Once peeled, the root reveals a milky white flesh, slightly nutty and mildly fragrant with celery.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026

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“Shucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucked. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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