Word
nutcracker
Phoneticsnut·crack·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnətˌkɹækɝ/
UK/nˈʌtkɹækɐ/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“I used a nutcracker to open the walnuts.”
contextual
“The kitchen drawer is full of various tools, including a nutcracker for opening pecans before baking.”
complex
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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