1 C1 neutral
To remove the outer covering of corn, shellfish, or similar food by stripping it downward.
"Grandma sat on the porch shucking down ears of corn for the summer barbecue."
separable
shuck down
C1 neutral separable transitive
To remove the outer covering of something (such as corn or shellfish) by stripping it downward.
In plain English
To pull off the outside covering of something like corn or oysters, moving downward.
What does "shuck down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To shuck (remove shell/husk) in a downward direction — transparent.
Actually means
To pull off the outside covering of something like corn or oysters, moving downward.
Usage tip
Very specialized and regional, mainly heard in agricultural or food preparation contexts in the American South and Midwest. 'Shuck' alone (without 'down') is more commonly used. 'Shuck down' emphasizes the downward stripping motion.
Words that pair with "shuck down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
corn oysters clams husks pods
How to conjugate "shuck down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shuck down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shucks down
he/she/it
Past simple
shucked down
yesterday
Past participle
shucked down
have + pp
-ing form
shucking down
continuous
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