Definition
Definition of NUT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: National Union of TeachersRare UK group supporting teachers' rights and interestsRare UK
- The NUT fights hard for teachers' rights every year.
- NUT organized a protest for better pay.
- Teachers rely on NUT for support and advocacy.
Terms with NUT included in their meaning
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beverages
sweet carbonated drink with kola nut flavor
plant
small, round edible nut that grows in clusters
food part
edible part inside a nut or seed
food
smooth oval nut with sweet oily kernel
food
small green edible nut
plants
hard-shelled nut from a north american tree used for food
food
kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
food
edible round nut from a tropical Australian tree
nature
nut of the oak tree
cosmetics
fat from nut seeds used in skin and hair products
snack nut
edible almond from the almond tree
plant
tropical evergreen tree that yields a nut and a fruit
color
having a pale yellow-green color like a pistachio nut
color
pale yellow-green color like pistachio nut
botany
hard outer layer of a nut or seed
inside nut
spiral groove inside a nut or hole
technology
specified turning force used when fastening a bolt nut or similar part
wire nut
plastic cap twisting wires together
chewing habit
leaf used for chewing, often wrapped with spice or nut
snack nut
peanut, especially when unshelled
nut shrub
wood from a small tree that produces edible nuts
nut confection
sweet paste made with other nuts like peanuts
color
pale green color like the nut
plumbing
short nut threaded on both ends, used in plumbing
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- French:syndicat national des enseignants, ...
- German:National Union of Teachers, ...
- Italian:NUT, ...
- Spanish:NUT, ...
- Portuguese:Sindicato Nacional dos Professores, ...
- Chinese:全国教师联盟, ...
- Japanese:全国教員組合, ...
- Arabic:نقابة المعلمين الوطنية, ...
- Hebrew:הִסְתַּדְּרוּת הַמּוֹרִים הַלְּאוּמִית, ...
- Russian:Национальный союз учителей, ...
- Ukrainian:Національна спілка вчителів, ...
- Hindi:राष्ट्रीय शिक्षक संघ, ...
Definition of nut - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
planthard-shelled fruit of certain plants
- She cracked a walnut to add nuts to the salad.
2.
hardwareTECH. metal piece with threads for boltsTECH.
- Tighten the nut to secure the bolt.
3.
- She's a real fitness nut.
4.
- Don't mind him, he's a bit of a nut.
5.
- He accidentally hit his nut on the door.
6.
musicTECH. small piece on stringed instrumentsTECH.
- The guitar's nut needs adjustment.
7.
pokerTECH. US best possible poker handTECH. US
- She had the nut hand and won.
8.
toolsTECH. shaped metal piece for climbingTECH.
- He placed a nut in the rock crack.
Verb
1.
- In the fight, he suddenly nutted his opponent..
2.
- He couldn't help but nut during the scene.
3.
collectingintr. gather nuts from trees or bushesintr.
- We went to the forest to nut.
4.
fasteningtr. TECH. screw a threaded fastener onto a bolt to hold partstr. TECH.
- He had to nut the bolts on the wheel tightly..
Images of nut
hard-shelled fruit of certain plants 
metal piece with threads for bolts
Expressions with nut
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person who is difficult to deal with
He's a hard nut to crack in negotiations.
person obsessed with health and well-being
My brother is a health nut who runs daily.
peanut in its shell, as food or plant part
He cracked open a monkey nut to eat the peanut.
person extremely enthusiastic about religion
My uncle is a religious nut who attends church daily.
open a nut to get the seed
He used a hammer to crack a nut.
person who acts in a strange or funny way
My uncle is a bit of a nut at parties.
react with frustration or annoyance
You’ll do your nut if the printer jams one more time.
problem challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a hard nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new software bug is the hardest nut to crack for the developers.
acting in a crazy or irrational way
He's off his nut if he thinks that'll work.
extremely pleasing, enjoyable, or excellent in every way
The plan worked sweet as a nut!
person who is difficult to deal with
He's a tough nut to negotiate with at meetings..
problem that is challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a tough nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new project is the toughest nut to crack for the team.
work very hard or put in a lot of effort
She had to bust a nut to finish the project on time.
experience a sudden mechanical failure
The engine might blow a nut during the race.
large edible seed from a South American tree
I love adding Brazil nut to my granola.
bread with chopped nuts inside
She baked a delicious nut bread for breakfast.
spread made from ground nuts into a paste
She spread almond nut butter on her toast.
liquid from nuts used as a drink or in cooking
Nut milk is used in smoothies and baking.
pastry filled with nuts
She enjoyed a slice of nut roll with her coffee.
tree that produces edible nuts
The walnut is a common nut tree.
edible green seed from a pistachio tree
I love snacking on pistachio nuts.
edible seed of the cashew tree
I added some cashew nuts to the salad for crunch..
Origin of nut
Old English, hnutu (nut)
Examples of nut in a sentence
He offered me a mix of dried fruits and nuts. Make sure the nut is fastened tightly to avoid accidents. He couldn't find the right size nut for the bolt. He's a tech nut, always buying the latest gadgets. My brother is a car nut, attending every auto show. Everyone knows Leo is a harmless nut.
Only a nut would swim in the river during a storm. Mind your nut on that low beam. He scratched his nut while thinking. A cracked nut can spoil the instrument's tuning. The luthier replaced the violin's nut. He was confident with the nut in his hand. Holding the nut, she bet all her chips. She secured the nut tightly before climbing further. The climber checked each nut for safety. He threatened to nut anyone who came too close. During the match, he tried to nut his rival. He tried not to nut too quickly. She made him nut with just a touch. They planned to nut in the orchard this weekend. Children love to nut during autumn. You need to nut the screws properly. He will nut the parts together securely.
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- French:noix, donner un coup de tête, ...
- German:Nuss, einen Kopfstoß geben, ...
- Italian:noce, dare una testata, ...
- Spanish:nuez, dar un cabezazo a alguien, ...
- Portuguese:noz, dar uma cabeçada, ...
- Chinese:坚果, 用头撞, ...
- Japanese:ナッツ, 頭突きする, ...
- Arabic:جوزة, نَطَح, ...
- Hebrew:אֱגוֹז, לִנְגּוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:орех, ударить головой, ...
- Ukrainian:горіх, вдарити головою, ...
- Hindi:मेवा, सिर से मारना, ...
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