either of two birds, Nucifraga caryocatactes of the Old World or N. columbianus (Clark's nutcracker) of North America, having speckled plumage and feeding on nuts, seeds, etc: family Corvidae (crows)
Examples of 'nutcrackers' in a sentence
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Some were gift-wrapped, others - scissors, torches, nutcrackers - were just in their bubble packs and looked sort of naked in comparison.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Saucepans, roasting trays and oven space, all maxed out, even before you factor in people asking where the nutcrackers are.
The Sun (2012)
A few wooden or china decorations will add visual interest; nutcrackers or soldiers are the smarter choices.