1. Action Verb (to remove the outer covering)
* "He shucked the corn and tossed the husks into the compost bin."
* "I'm going to shuck these oysters and grill them with some garlic butter."
* "It took me a while to shuck all the beans for the chili."
2. Noun (the outer covering)
* "The shuck of the oyster is a natural, biodegradable material."
* "Once you've removed the shuck, you can enjoy the delicious oyster inside."
* "We piled the corn shucks into the bonfire."
3. Slang (to avoid or dismiss)
* "He shucked off his responsibilities and went to the beach." (This use is less common but can be found in certain dialects.)
* "She tried to shuck him off, but he wouldn't leave."
Remember: The most common use of "shuck" is as a verb, referring to the act of removing the outer covering of something, especially corn or oysters.