shuck down
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To pull off the outside covering of something like corn or oysters, moving downward.
Literal meaning: To shuck (remove shell/husk) in a downward direction — transparent.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
corn oysters clams husks pods
Forms
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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