ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shuckery

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The art of shucking corn..

Example Sentences

Her grandmother, Alice Merryman, who died two years ago at the age of 100, was a quilter and practitioner of corn shuckery, the art of weaving corn husks into brooms, baskets, benches and other objects, including dolls.

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When Should You Use Shuckery?

Use shuckery when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does shuckery mean?

Shuckery means The art of shucking corn..

What is a synonym for shuckery?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of shuckery?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use shuckery in a sentence?

Her grandmother, Alice Merryman, who died two years ago at the age of 100, was a quilter and practitioner of corn shuckery, the art of weaving corn husks into brooms, baskets, benches and other objects, including dolls.

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