nutcracker
noun
an instrument or device for cracking the shells of nuts.
nutcrackers
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pluralof nutcracker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Even the alleys looked inviting, with adult-sized nutcrackers casually loitering there instead of the usual muggers.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2023
If you are inspired by this unique artifact, you’ll be thrilled to learn that there are plenty more political nutcrackers out there.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2023
Featuring puppet collections from around the world, exhibitions have included nutcrackers and holiday figures and examples of nang talung, a style of shadow puppets from Southern Thailand.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Though the exact details vary depending on who you ask, it’s mostly agreed upon that nutcrackers were created uptown in the 1990s.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2022
When you sat around with people, regular people with teacups and nutcrackers, they just wanted to get to know you.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
