nut

[nʌt]

nut Definition

• 1. a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel
• 2. a small piece of metal, typically hexagonal, with a hole through the middle, used to fasten bolts and screws
• 3. a crazy or eccentric person

Using nut: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nut" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She cracked open a nut and ate the kernel inside.

• Example

  Use a wrench to tighten the nut on the bolt.

• Example

  He's a bit of a nut, always talking about conspiracy theories.

nut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nut

• kernel
• seed
• bolt
• screw
• eccentric
• crazy person

Phrases with nut

• off one's nut

  crazy or insane

  Example

  I think he's off his nut if he believes that.

• a hard nut to crack

  a problem that is difficult to solve or a person who is difficult to understand

  Example

  The math problem was a hard nut to crack for most of the students.

• a nut and bolt operation

  a simple and straightforward process

  Example

  Setting up the tent was a nut and bolt operation.

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Summary: nut in Brief

The term 'nut' [nʌt] refers to a fruit with a hard shell and an edible kernel, a small metal piece used to fasten bolts and screws, and a crazy or eccentric person. It extends into phrases like 'off one's nut,' meaning crazy, and 'a hard nut to crack,' referring to a difficult problem or person.