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nutcracker Meaning & Definition

/ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ/

What Does Nutcracker Mean?

Nutcracker is a noun that means An implement for cracking nuts. Ellipsis of nutcracker doll. It is also used to mean Ellipsis of nutcracker doll.

Quick Facts About Nutcracker

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ//
Syllables1
Synonymsnuthatch and nutcrackers
Pluralnutcrackers

Nutcracker Definition (Noun)

  1. An implement for cracking nuts. Ellipsis of nutcracker doll.
  2. Ellipsis of nutcracker doll.
  3. Any bird of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family.
  4. A bootleg mixed drink made from a blend of alcohols and fruit juices.
  5. Something that is difficult to figure out; a puzzle.

Synonyms of Nutcracker

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Antonyms of Nutcracker

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Nutcracker in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

nutcracker (plural nutcrackers)

Words That Rhyme With Nutcracker

Origin of Nutcracker

From nut +‎ cracker.

How to Pronounce Nutcracker

You say nutcracker as //ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nutcracker

What part of speech is nutcracker?

Nutcracker is a noun.

What is another word for nutcracker?

You can replace nutcracker with words such as nuthatch and nutcrackers. See the full list of nutcracker synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of nutcracker?

The plural of nutcracker is nutcrackers.

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