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nut Definition and Meaning in English (nut definition)

noun

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Nut definition: A fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting an edible kernel.

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Definitions of Nut

1noun
A fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting an edible kernel.
2noun
A small block of metal or other material, typically square or hexagonal, with a threaded hole through the center, for screwing onto a bolt.
3noun(informal)
An informal term for a person who is considered to be foolish, eccentric, or insane.

casual

“She loves to snack on various nuts like almonds and walnuts.”

technical

“He used a wrench to tighten the nut on the bolt.”

casual

“Don't mind him, he's a bit of a nut sometimes.”

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past tensenutted

present participlenutting

nounnutcracker

nounnutcase

adjectivenutty

in a nutshellidiom

In the fewest possible words; briefly.

a tough nut to crackidiom

A difficult problem or person to deal with.

go nutsidiom

To become very excited, angry, or crazy.

What is the meaning of Nut in English?▼

Nut definition: A fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting an edible kernel.

How do you translate 'Nut' to English?▼

'Nut' translates to 'nut' in English. Nut definition: A fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting an edible kernel.

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