Shucker

Shucker
Shucker \Shuck"er\, n. One who shucks oysters or clams [1913 Webster]

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  • shucker — ˈshəkə(r) noun ( s) : one that shucks: as a. : a worker who shucks something (as oysters) for a livelihood b. : a shucking machine * * * shuckˈer noun • • • …   Useful english dictionary

  • shucker — noun see shuck II …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • shucker — See shuck. * * * …   Universalium

  • shucker — noun someone who shucks oysters …   Wiktionary

  • shucker — n. peeler, one who removes husks from nuts or vegetables …   English contemporary dictionary

  • shucker — shuck·er …   English syllables

  • corn shucker — noun (N American) A person or machine that removes corn shucks • • • Main Entry: ↑corn …   Useful english dictionary

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  • shuck — I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: circa 1674 1. shell, husk: as a. the outer covering of a nut or of Indian corn b. the shell of an oyster or clam 2. something of little value usually used in plural < not worth shucks > II …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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