NUT

Nut ( n. ) - A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of lst Bolt.

Nut ( n. ) - A projection on each side of the shank of an anchor, to secure the stock in place.

Nut ( n. ) - The fruit of certain trees and shrubs (as of the almond, walnut, hickory, beech, filbert, etc.), consisting of a hard and indehiscent shell inclosing a kernel.

Nut ( n. ) - The tumbler of a gunlock.

Nut ( v. i. ) - To gather nuts.