shucking

== English == === Verb === shucking present participle and gerund of shuck === Noun === shucking (plural shuckings) Removal of a shuck; usually: Synonym: husking Hyponyms: cornshucking, cornhusking The act or process of shucking maize. Synonyms: cornshucking, cornhusking A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work. Synonyms: husking bee, cornshucking, cornhusking ==== Derived terms ====