nutting
noun
the act of seeking or gathering nuts.
nutting
1 American
[nuht-ing]
/ ˈnʌt ɪŋ /
noun
Nutting
2
American
[nuht-ing]
/ ˈnʌt ɪŋ /
noun
nutting
British
/ ˈnʌtɪŋ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of nutting
Example Sentences
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BST14:17 58 min: Bordeaux reply by going close themselves, Saivet nutting the ball into the sidenetting after racing in front of Liverpool defenders to meet a corner at the near post.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2015
This was slapstick stuff and Houghton delivered the perfect punchline by nutting the ball into net from 12 yards.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 1, 2012
When the Zuni men had their wives and children established on the nutting grounds they returned to their fields.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though Margaret did not know all the truth, she was not without a pang of conscience, for she recollected the nutting, and reproached herself for not discouraging Valentine.
From Greene Ferne Farm by Jefferies, Richard
My family and a few friends expect to visit Wickeecheokee Farm this week-end and enjoy a nutting party in the woods.
From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
“This obviously is an unusual and dramatic step for the Pittsburgh Pirates,” team owner Bob Nutting said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
“In some cases, they are very persistent in getting those parts out,” Nutting said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
The measures the company has taken include welding hydrants to block access to the bolts, Nutting said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
McClatchy and Nutting knew each other initially through their newspaper industry ties before McClatchy brought Nutting into his ownership group that kept the team from leaving Pittsburgh.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
"Here are Mr. Collingwood's endorsements," said Mr. Nutting, as he placed a large packet of papers on the governor's desk.
From Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason Corner Folks by Pidgin, Charles Felton
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