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Nutshell

usgb/ˈnʌtʃel/Volume
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Literal meaningPlay
Understand 'nutshell' as an actual shell of a nut - nothing symbolic or abstract. SlideAs a child, he collected nutshells to study their different shapes and textures.
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Natural contextPlay
Use 'nutshell' to discuss subjects related to botany or when describing the physical characteristics of nuts. SlideThe squirrel gnawed through the nutshell to reach the nutritious seed inside.
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Not a containerPlay
'Nutshell' is not used for containers other than natural ones that encase nuts. SlideA seashell may look similar to a nutshell, but it's not the same thing.