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Nutcracker Definition & Meaning

nutcracker
noun
  1. a compound lever used to crack nuts open
  2. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects
  3. speckled birds that feed on nuts

"Nutcracker" in song lyrics

See how nutcracker is used in real songs:

  • "Intro: Melachi The Nutcracker"
    Group Home f/ Guru — The Legacy
  • "Melachi the Nutcracker:"
    Group Home — 2 Thousand
  • "Melachi The Nutcracker ?:"
    Group Home f/ Jack the Ripper, Smiley — The Realness

Usage tips for "nutcracker"

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Frequently asked questions

What does nutcracker mean?
a compound lever used to crack nuts open any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects speckled birds that feed on nuts
What part of speech is nutcracker?
Nutcracker is a noun.
How many definitions does nutcracker have?
Nutcracker has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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