shucking

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of shuck

Noun

1. 1
   Removal of a shuck; usually: The act or process of shucking maize.
2. 2
   Removal of a shuck; usually: A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work.