Definitions

1. noun

a device used to crack open nuts, typically consisting of two jaws that are closed by a spring or by manual pressure, and are then released to crack the nut.

“She used the nutcracker to crack open the pecans for the holiday dessert.”

2. noun

a person or thing that cracks open nuts, especially as a job or occupation.

“The nutcracker at the market was skilled at cracking open walnuts quickly.”

3. noun

a ballet or musical composition, especially one that tells the story of the Nutcracker Prince and the battle between the toy soldiers and the mice.

“The ballet company performed a beautiful production of the Nutcracker at Christmas time.”

4. verb

to crack or break open nuts.

“She nutcracked the almonds for the salad dressing.”