Word Noun
nutcracker
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈnətˌkɹækɝ/ UK /nˈʌtkɹækɐ/ nut·crack·er UK spelling nutcrackers
Definition
n.a tool or machine used to break open the hard shell of a nut. You use it to get the soft inside out without damaging it.
n.a tool or device designed to crack the shell of a nut or similar hard-shelled fruit.
Examples
“I used a nutcracker to open the walnuts.”
“The kitchen drawer is full of various tools, including a nutcracker for opening pecans before baking.”
“While some people prefer to use their bare hands to crack a few nuts, a nutcracker provides a more efficient and less painful way to process large quantities for a recipe.”
Etymology
From nut + cracker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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