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单词 nutshell
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nutshell

noun

nut·​shell ˈnət-ˌshel How to pronounce nutshell (audio)
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
Phrases
in a nutshell
: in a very brief statement

Example Sentences

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nutshell

noun

nut·​shell ˈnət-ˌshel How to pronounce nutshell (audio)
: the shell of a nut

nutshell

noun

as in part
something small in size, amount, or range a nutshell of a fan base

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • part
  • fraction
  • snippet
  • mouthful
  • whisper
  • taste
  • bit
  • fragment
  • portion
  • section
  • bite
  • whit
  • touch
  • modicum
  • jot
  • suspicion
  • pinch
  • smidgen
  • nugget
  • molecule
  • shred
  • dash
  • tidbit
  • lick
  • clipping
  • snip
  • minim
  • ha'penny
  • tittle
  • ounce
  • iota
  • patch
  • kenning
  • smatter
  • sliver
  • scrap
  • mote
  • atom
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  • smidgeon
  • drop
  • dab
  • spot
  • ace
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  • grain
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  • dribble
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  • flyspeck
  • halfpenny
  • strain
  • morsel
  • granule
  • crumb
  • driblet
  • fleck
  • titbit
  • splinter
  • nubbin
  • haet
  • scruple
  • flake
  • shiver
  • chip
  • paring
  • shard
  • shaving
  • smithereens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • chunk
  • lump
  • slab
  • deal
  • volume
  • quantity
  • abundance
  • bucket
  • gob
  • stack
  • wealth
  • pile
  • pot
  • mass
  • loads
  • raft
  • mountain
  • barrel
  • heaps
  • hunk
  • bushel
  • profusion
  • wad
  • scads
  • peck
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