Nutshell

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnÊŒtʃel/

Origin

nut + shell

Full definition of nutshell

Noun

1. The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
2. A short book summarizing an area of law.

Derived terms

• in a nutshell

Verb

1. (transitive) To summarize (from the term in a nutshell).