nutcracker

noun

nut·crack·er ˈnət-ˌkra-kər

: an implement for cracking nuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The Clark’s nutcracker can hide thousands of seeds at a time and has passed tests of recall up to 285 days later. —

Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011 The blades are outfitted with a nutcracker, bottle opener, vegetable peeler, and even a screwdriver. —

Elizabeth Briskin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023 Her nutcracker collection is displayed in the living room too. —

Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2022 This recommendation from The Times’ Deborah Vankin brings the holiday classic to life with projections and a life-size nutcracker, while maintaining dance performances and Tchaikovsky’s music. —

Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022 Ribbons, bows, reindeer figurines, a nutcracker, and a small Santa statue surround the white fireplace mantel. —

Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022 Her performance gave her fans and followers a peek at her beautiful holiday decorations, including a massive tree, a life-size nutcracker and toy soldier, a staircase wrapped in garland, and more. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2022 The nutcracker later springs to life and whisks Clara away for dream adventures. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2022 The most prominent child characters are Marie, the tale’s heroine; Fritz, her naughty little brother; and Drosselmeier’s mysterious nephew, who transforms first into a nutcracker and then into a little prince. —

Robert Greskovic, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022 See More

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