What does nutcracker mean?
nounA device used to crack open nuts, typically by applying pressure with a lever or screw. A ballet, The Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's 1816 fairy tale.
Example
"She used a nutcracker to crack open the walnuts for the holiday dessert."
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