nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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In a nutshell, this means that just one of the hands can both hold and manipulate an object at the same time.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
The problem with the Federal Reserve in a nutshell: The homebuilders can’t build enough to satisfy demand without running into an interest rate buzzsaw.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
In a nutshell, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 brings the newest release of Fedora Workstation to newer Mac computers with Apple Silicon M1 and M2 series processors (so far).
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In a nutshell, DEI programs create a place where all are welcome, supported and have the resources to succeed regardless of identity, race or orientation.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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