nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
In a nutshell, exploiting CVE-2024-10237 involved adding custom entries to the fwmap table, which stores memory locations, signatures, and other data crucial for firmware validation.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The event was her vibe in a nutshell — beautiful, breezy and effortlessly cool.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
In a nutshell, GLP-1s are a trending topic—and one that might come up on your child's FYP (for you page) on TikTok or other social media platforms.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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