nut
Translation
nut, bolt nut, enthusiast, head
Examples
Almonds are a type of nut.
Almonds are a type of nut.
He tightened the nut on the bolt.
He tightened the nut on the bolt.
He's a real health nut.
He's a real health nut.
Grammar Patterns
a type of ((nut)) a fruit with a hard shell Almonds are a type of nut.
a ((nut)) on a bolt a small piece of metal with a hole in it He tightened the nut on the bolt.
a ((health/sports/etc.)) nut an enthusiast He's a real health nut.
Similar Words
Synonyms (food): kernel, seed; Synonyms (person): enthusiast, fanatic, eccentric
Etymology
From Old English 'hnutu', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a squirrel going 'nuts' (crazy) trying to crack a hard 'nut' (food).