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nutpick

nutpick

6.8
A small pointed tool for removing a nut from its shell
  • noun
  • /ˈnʌtˌpɪk/
translation icon : palillo de nuez
  • He used a nutpick to open the walnut.

Examples

  • She carefully used a nutpick to remove the almond from its shell.

  • The set included a silver nutpick and a matching nutcracker for the holiday table.

  • After cracking the pecan, he reached for the nutpick to get the pieces out.

  • A nutpick is essential for eating some nuts.

  • She used a nutpick to extract the delicious almond from its shell.

  • The nutpick made it easy to enjoy candied walnuts without making a mess.

  • At the upscale dinner, each plate included a nutpick for enjoying the dessert nuts.

Synonyms

toothpick
vsnutpick
56 1.0

A small thin stick to remove food from between the teeth

extracts edible parts from inside hard shells using a pointed tool

How Strong

nutcracker
23 2.9
nutpick
6.8

Surface Forms

nutpick singular
nutpicks plural

Morphology

nutpick = nut + pick (transparent) = nut + pick

Clear compound 'nut' + 'pick' referring to a tool for picking/extracting nuts.

Etymology

Nutpick joins nut and pick to name a small pointed tool used to 'pick' the edible part out of a shell. So a nutpick is the little tool you use after cracking a nut.