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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nutcracker

/nʌtkrækər/ noun · British & US
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What does nutcracker mean?

noun

A 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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