Vocabulary Entry

nutcracker

|noun • verb

noun

A tool used for breaking open the hard shells of nuts.

Example Sentences

"She used a nutcracker to open the walnuts for the pie."

"The kitchen drawer was filled with various tools, including a nutcracker."

"He struggled to use the nutcracker, but eventually managed to crack the shell."

verb

Example Sentences

"I will nutcracker this batch of almonds for the recipe."

"He carefully nutcrackered the hazelnuts for the dessert."

"If you don’t know how to nutcracker the nuts properly, they might fly everywhere."