nut

• Fruto de casca dura que contém uma semente comestível, ou essa própria semente; também se usa para a peça metálica com furo roscado, para o elemento central de algo e, informalmente, para uma pessoa maluca.

A noun referring to a fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel, or the kernel itself.

1. Food itemA1formal

   A fruit consisting of a hard shell containing an edible kernel.

   Noz

   • She added walnuts and almonds to the salad.
   • He is allergic to peanuts and other nuts.
   • Nuts are a healthy snack rich in protein.

2. Hardware componentB1formal

   A small metal piece with a threaded hole used to fasten a bolt.

   Porca

   • He tightened the nut with a wrench.
   • The bolt and nut must match in size.
   • She replaced the loose nut on the bicycle wheel.

3. Crazy personB2informal

   A slang term for someone who is eccentric, crazy, or foolish.

   Maluco

   • He's a total nut for driving in this storm.
   • Don't listen to him; he's a nut.
   • That guy is a nut who believes in conspiracy theories.

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• Verbo usado para designar a ação de colher ou procurar nozes, ou (informalmente) dar uma cabeçada ou bater com a cabeça.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or searching for nuts, or (informally) to butt or hit with the head.

1. To hit with the headC1informalbritish

   To strike someone with the top of one's head, typically in a fight or aggressive manner.

   Dar cabeçada

   • He nutted the other player during the match.
   • The bouncer nutted the troublemaker to subdue him.
   • She was furious and nutted him right in the face.