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nutshell
noun nut·shell \ˈnət-ˌshel\
: the hard outer shell of a nut
Full Definition of NUTSHELL
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
— in a nutshell
: in a very brief statement
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First Known Use of NUTSHELL
13th century
Rhymes with NUTSHELL
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NUTSHELL Defined for Kids
nutshell
noun nut·shell \ˈnət-ˌshel\
Definition of NUTSHELL for Kids
: the shell of a nut
— in a nutshell
: very briefly <And that, in a nutshell, is my explanation.>
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