nut (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /nʌt/
Definition
A fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel.
Examples
Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts are popular nuts.
The recipe calls for a handful of chopped nuts.
He cracked open the nut to get to the tasty seed inside.
How to Use nut
- nut allergy (collocation)
- An allergic reaction to eating nuts. — "Many schools have a strict policy about nut allergies."
- go nuts (idiom)
- To become very excited, angry, or crazy. — "The crowd went nuts when the team scored the winning goal."
- tough nut to crack (idiom)
- A difficult problem to solve or a person who is difficult to understand or deal with. — "This crossword puzzle is a tough nut to crack."
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