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Nutshell

usgb/ˈnʌtʃel/Volume
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Literal meaning

Understand 'nutshell' as an actual shell of a nut - nothing symbolic or abstract.

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As a child, he collected nutshells to study their different shapes and textures.
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Natural context

Use 'nutshell' to discuss subjects related to botany or when describing the physical characteristics of nuts.

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The squirrel gnawed through the nutshell to reach the nutritious seed inside.
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Not a container

'Nutshell' is not used for containers other than natural ones that encase nuts.

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A seashell may look similar to a nutshell, but it's not the same thing.
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