nutcracker
1 synonym for nutcracker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tool used for cracking the shells of nuts.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nuthatch
How to use nutcracker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of nutcrackers
nutcracker doll
Clark's nutcracker
a metal nutcracker
It is a neutral everyday word.
Etymology
The word is a compound formed in English from nut and cracker.
Full origin of nutcracker →Frequently asked questions
What is a nutcracker?
A nutcracker is a tool for cracking open nuts. The word is also used for a bird of the crow family.
What bird is called a nutcracker?
Birds of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family are called nutcrackers. Clark's nutcracker and the spotted nutcracker are examples.
Is a nutcracker doll the same as a nutcracker?
A nutcracker doll is a figure named after the tool, and the word nutcracker is sometimes used on its own to mean the doll.
