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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New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2025
In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
—Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
This is Shauna in a nutshell, repeating patterns of destruction and going absolutely nowhere.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, while down might technically trap heat better, down alternative is the answer to your overheating problems.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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