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Meaning Of Nut
n.
The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond,
walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.), consisting of a hard and
indehiscent shell inclosing a kernel.
n.
A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided
with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for
tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See
Illust. of lst Bolt.
n.
The tumbler of a gunlock.
n.
A projection on each side of the shank of an anchor, to secure
the stock in place.