devein
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of devein
Example Sentences
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Hands on time varies if you have to cook, peel and/or devein your shrimp.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2023
Use a paring knife to peel fruits and vegetables, say, or devein shrimp.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
NOTE: To cook the shrimp, peel and devein them, removing the tails.
From Washington Post ● May 5, 2020
Seed, devein and chop the chiles into bite-size pieces.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2018
I know how to devein shrimp really fast.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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