nutcracker

1. An implement for cracking nuts.

   Nussknacker

   щипцы́ для оре́ховščipcý dlja oréxov, щелку́нчикščelkúnčik

   лускунчикluskunčyk

   speckled birds that feed on nuts

2. Any bird of the genus Nucifraga in the crow family.

   Tannenhäher

   кедро́вкаkedróvka, оре́ховкаoréxovka

   горіхівкаhorixivka

3. (New York City, US)A bootleg mixed drink made from a blend of alcohols and fruit juices.

4. (informal)Something that is difficult to figure out; a puzzle.

1. Sami had a huge nutcracker sitting by the front door.

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2. This is a nutcracker.

   deDas ist ein Nußknacker. — Waldelfe

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3. An unbreakable walnut in Bern has taken several casualties: 17 nutcrackers, 29 teeth, and a hammer.

   deEine unknackbare Walnuss in Bern hat verschiedene Opfer gefordert: 17 Nussknacker, 29 Zähne und einen Hammer. — BraveSentry

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4. Tomorrow morning we will rehearse "The Nutcracker", and in the evening we will dance "Swan Lake".

   ruЗавтра утром мы будем репетировать "Щелкунчика", а вечером будем танцевать "Лебединое озеро". — nina99nv

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