shucking

present participle of shuck
as in peeling
to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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peeling
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  • Its thin skin is easy to bite through, meaning you there's no need to worry about peeling this apple before tossing it into the mix.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Nine Inch Nails are not done peeling it back.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Shucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shucking. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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