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To open peach pits, use a nutcracker, vice, or screw clamp to apply gentle pressure along the seams.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 With the December additions of a wreath topped with a crimson bow, as many sets of poinsettias as there are chandeliers, nutcrackers in front of red curtains, and a sparkling Christmas tree, extra holiday flair is on display at Jeff Ruby's.—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 There is plenty of Christmas decor too, including nativity sets, angels, Santa Claus figures, and of course, nutcrackers.—Penny Sadler, Contributor, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024 These fun nutcracker plates are just the right size and not too busy, so any pile of snacks on the plate will look all the more appealing.—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nutcracker
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