Nut
/nʌt/noun
The hard-shelled fruit of some plants.
He cracked open the walnut with a nutcracker
Often appears as...
- crack a nut
- nut shell
noun
A small piece of metal with a threaded hole used for fastening things together with a bolt.
I need a nut and bolt for this assembly
Often appears as...
- nut and bolt
- tighten a nut
noun
A crazy or eccentric person.
He's such a nut, always doing unexpected things
Often appears as...
- certifiable nut
- nut case
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A person who is very interested in a specific subject or activity, a fanatic.
He's a real fitness nut
Often appears as...
- fitness nut
- computer nut
noun
The fundamental or essential part.
That's the nut of the problem
Often appears as...
- nut of the problem
- nut of the issue
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The hard-shelled fruit of some plants.
He cracked open the walnut with a nutcracker
Often appears as...
- crack a nut
- nut shell
noun
A small piece of metal with a threaded hole used for fastening things together with a bolt.
I need a nut and bolt for this assembly
Often appears as...
- nut and bolt
- tighten a nut
noun
A crazy or eccentric person.
He's such a nut, always doing unexpected things
Often appears as...
- certifiable nut
- nut case
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A person who is very interested in a specific subject or activity, a fanatic.
He's a real fitness nut
Often appears as...
- fitness nut
- computer nut
noun
The fundamental or essential part.
That's the nut of the problem
Often appears as...
- nut of the problem
- nut of the issue
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Origin
Remember 'nut' refers to fruits with hard shells, often from trees like almonds or cashews.
Almonds are actually seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, but they are commonly called nuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Use
'Nut' can be used to describe edible seeds used in cooking and baking, like peanuts in pad thai.
She topped the sundae with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
Pro Tip 3/3Nut Allergies
Some people are allergic to nuts, so it's important in food contexts to specify if something contains nuts.
Make sure the cookies are nut-free since James has a nut allergy.
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almondcashewchestnuthazelnutpeanutpecanpistachiowalnut
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What happens during a...
Lots of fiber from vegetables, chicken and fish instead of red meat, whole grains and nuts like walnuts and almonds all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks.
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The dirty secret of...
is it plausible that every single time for your entire life, when you did something nice for somebody else, all you were doing was maximizing your own utility? Is it plausible that when a soldier jumps on a grenade to defend fellow soldiers, they're just promoting their narrow self-interest? If you think that's nuts,
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Learning from dirty jobs...
You guys know the show, we use take one; we don't do take two. There's no writing, there's no scripting, there's no nonsense. We don't fool around, we don't rehearse -- we shoot what we get! I said, "Stop. This is nuts." I mean -- "This is crazy.
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Caffeine 101 PIPE National...
Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans and some tree nuts. People have been consuming it for centuries. But dailY consumption took off sporadically at different times in different places around the world.
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How to start a movement...
And here comes a second follower. Now it's not a lone nut, it's not two nuts -- three is a crowd, and a crowd is news. So a movement must be public. It's important to show not just the leader, but the followers,
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Tap Into Your Brain's...
said red hammer no way shut the front door a red hammer red hammer no way Wow red hammer haha that you said that you know why what that is crazy insane right dude that's crazy and nuts
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How to make hard choices...
A world full of only easy choices would enslave us to reasons. When you think about it, it's nuts to believe that the reasons given to you dictated that you had most reason to pursue
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Combatting the decline...
traditions their way of life their identity all the knowledge that has served them for many generations for instance in evoland Kola nuts must be blessed broken and eaten before any
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Amazing Animal...
hardly surprising it's stashed in his intended victim's mouth with the nut raider preoccupied he can either eat it or bury it secretly
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Sneaky Squirrels Steal...
mouth with the nut raider preoccupied he can either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life
Video examples
What happens during a...
Lots of fiber from vegetables, chicken and fish instead of red meat, whole grains and nuts like walnuts and almonds all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks.
Video examples
The dirty secret of...
is it plausible that every single time for your entire life, when you did something nice for somebody else, all you were doing was maximizing your own utility? Is it plausible that when a soldier jumps on a grenade to defend fellow soldiers, they're just promoting their narrow self-interest? If you think that's nuts,
Video examples
Learning from dirty jobs...
You guys know the show, we use take one; we don't do take two. There's no writing, there's no scripting, there's no nonsense. We don't fool around, we don't rehearse -- we shoot what we get! I said, "Stop. This is nuts." I mean -- "This is crazy.
Video examples
Caffeine 101 PIPE National...
Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans and some tree nuts. People have been consuming it for centuries. But dailY consumption took off sporadically at different times in different places around the world.
Video examples
How to start a movement...
And here comes a second follower. Now it's not a lone nut, it's not two nuts -- three is a crowd, and a crowd is news. So a movement must be public. It's important to show not just the leader, but the followers,
Video examples
Tap Into Your Brain's...
said red hammer no way shut the front door a red hammer red hammer no way Wow red hammer haha that you said that you know why what that is crazy insane right dude that's crazy and nuts
Video examples
How to make hard choices...
A world full of only easy choices would enslave us to reasons. When you think about it, it's nuts to believe that the reasons given to you dictated that you had most reason to pursue
Video examples
Combatting the decline...
traditions their way of life their identity all the knowledge that has served them for many generations for instance in evoland Kola nuts must be blessed broken and eaten before any
Video examples
Amazing Animal...
hardly surprising it's stashed in his intended victim's mouth with the nut raider preoccupied he can either eat it or bury it secretly
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Sneaky Squirrels Steal...
mouth with the nut raider preoccupied he can either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life
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Emma Watson
British Actress
The entertainment industry is pretty nuts, and having had that experience outside of it and going to university has really made a big difference. It's important to me to feel like I have my own life.
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Kate Gosselin
American Celebrity
I realize that life isn't perfect - it can't be perfect. I can drive myself nuts trying to make it perfect, or I can just have a lot of fun with the kids.
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Kerry Condon
Irish Actress
Everyone at home thought I was nuts when I said I wanted to be an actress, and I'm sure they were just trying to protect me from disappointment.
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Kevin Systrom
American Businessman
I grew up as a photo nut. Every Christmas I would get a new camera. It's a huge part of my life.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I look back at my life fighting and I can't believe I did all that. This sport is totally nuts.
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Eric Johnson
Canadian Actor
One of things that drives me nuts is you rarely get bad guys who are written very well.
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Gayle King
American Entertainer
I'm basically a really happy person. My life is nuts, but it feels complete.
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George Nethercutt
American Politician
Some of my friends said, 'You are nuts.' But I think I am right.
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Penny Marshall
American Actress
My mother was pretty nuts, but she was also a character.
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Roseanne Barr
American Actress
I was completely nuts for most of my life.
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Emma Watson
British Actress
The entertainment industry is pretty nuts, and having had that experience outside of it and going to university has really made a big difference. It's important to me to feel like I have my own life.
Quote examples
Kate Gosselin
American Celebrity
I realize that life isn't perfect - it can't be perfect. I can drive myself nuts trying to make it perfect, or I can just have a lot of fun with the kids.
Quote examples
Kerry Condon
Irish Actress
Everyone at home thought I was nuts when I said I wanted to be an actress, and I'm sure they were just trying to protect me from disappointment.
Quote examples
Kevin Systrom
American Businessman
I grew up as a photo nut. Every Christmas I would get a new camera. It's a huge part of my life.
Quote examples
Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I look back at my life fighting and I can't believe I did all that. This sport is totally nuts.
Quote examples
Eric Johnson
Canadian Actor
One of things that drives me nuts is you rarely get bad guys who are written very well.
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Gayle King
American Entertainer
I'm basically a really happy person. My life is nuts, but it feels complete.
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George Nethercutt
American Politician
Some of my friends said, 'You are nuts.' But I think I am right.
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Penny Marshall
American Actress
My mother was pretty nuts, but she was also a character.
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Roseanne Barr
American Actress
I was completely nuts for most of my life.
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