shuck

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

A shock of grain.

A shell, husk, or pod; especially, the outer covering of such nuts as the hickory nut, butternut, peanut, and chestnut.

remove from the shell

remove the shucks from

To deprive of the shucks or husks; as, to shuck walnuts, Indian corn, oysters, etc.

To remove or take off (shucks); hence, to discard; to lay aside; -- usually with off.