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
Let’s say I’m a Trump-Biden voter with a love of nutcrackers and $250 to spend.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2023
In the forest, nutcrackers fluttered by, their wings seemingly dipped in ink pots.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 10, 2022
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
Chickenhound paused to admire a handsome pair of brass nutcrackers.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
