(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
The ~ of something is its outer covering, for example the leaves round an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish. (AM)
...corn ~s.
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2.
If you ~ something such as corn or shellfish, you remove it from its outer covering. (AM)
On a good day, each employee will ~ 3,500 oysters.
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3.
If you ~ something that you are wearing, you take it off. (AM INFORMAL)
He ~ed his coat and set to work.
VERB: V n
4.
Shucks is an exclamation that is used to express embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance. (AM INFORMAL)
Terry actually says ‘Oh, ~s!’ when complimented on her singing.
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