Nut
Definition of Nut
Pronunciation: nŭt | n. | 1. | | | 1. | (Bot.) The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond, walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.), consisting of a hard and indehiscent shell inclosing a kernel. | | 2. | A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of 1st Bolt. | | 3. | The tumbler of a gunlock. | | 4. | (Naut.) A projection on each side of the shank of an anchor, to secure the stock in place. | | 5. | Testicles.| Nut pine | | (Bot.) See under Pine. |
| | v. i. | 1. | To gather nuts. |
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