nutcracker

Meanings

• noun

  A large wooden or metal instrument used to crack open nuts, especially holiday treats such as chestnuts or hazelnuts.

  - "During the winter holidays, Grandma would sit at the table with her nutcracker, cracking nuts for the family."
  - "The nutcracker is an essential tool during the holiday season for those who enjoy nuts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nutcracker
hacker , crackerjack , whacker

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Variants

List of all variants of nutcracker that leads to same result
nutcracker , nutcrackers , Clark's nutcracker , Clark's nutcrackers

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Etymology

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The nutcracker's origin can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where nuts were an important food source. The modern nutcracker was invented in Germany during the 16th or 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest nutcracker is 11.2 meters (37 feet) tall and is located in Germany.

2. The Nutcracker ballet was first performed in 1892.

3. In some countries, it's believed that eating a nutcracker during the winter solstice brings good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. nut: A nut is a hard-shelled fruit that is rich in nutrients and often eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in various dishes.

2. nutcracker suite: The Nutcracker Suite is a collection of orchestral pieces composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, based on the ballet The Nutcracker.

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Culture

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The nutcracker has become a popular holiday symbol, with various cultural significance. In Europe, the nutcracker is often associated with the Christmas season and the tradition of giving gifts. In literature, the Nutcracker Prince is a character from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a famous ballet based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's story.

How to Memorize "nutcracker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wooden or metal instrument with two handles and a hollow area for cracking nuts. Visualize the process of cracking a nut open with the nutcracker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the nutcracker with the holiday season, winter, and the act of cracking open nuts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym NUTS to remember the meaning of nutcracker: N - Nut-cracking tool, U - Used during the winter holidays, T - To crack open nuts.

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