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nutcracker
This term refers to both a utilitarian kitchen tool and a specific type of folk-art figurine. When referring to the tool, the focus is on functionality and mechanical leverage.
When referring to the figurine, the word evokes a strong association with German folklore and the holiday season, specifically the ballet The Nutcracker. In this context, it often implies a specific aesthetic—typically a wooden soldier with a lever on the back—making it a cultural symbol rather than just a functional object.
Meanings
Examples
Pass me the nutcracker so I can open these walnuts.
I need a heavy duty nutcracker for these macadamia nuts.
The antique nutcracker was carved from a single piece of oak.
I wonder if this nutcracker actually works or if it is just for show.
The children were mesmerized by the Nutcracker ballet during the holidays.
He bought a traditional German nutcracker as a souvenir.
He bought a traditional German nutcracker as a souvenir.