Difference between revisions of "Nut"

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Nut has multiple meanings. The term may refer to:

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-[[image:wingnut.jpg|thumb|A wingnut is a specialized nut designed to be easily tightened and loosened by hand]]
+'''Nut''' has multiple meanings. The term may refer to:
-A '''nut''' is, technically, a type of dry [[fruit]] in which one or two [[seed]]s is contained, and the ovary wall hardens when the fruit matures, while the seeds remain unaffixed to the wall. Nuts are generally high in a variety of nutrients, notably protein and fat.
-The term "nut" also describes an individual who is perceived as insane or over-[[zealot|zealous]].
-A "nut" is also a piece of [[fastener|fastening]] [[hardware]] which is used in conjunction with a [[bolt]] or other male threaded fastener (such as a [[stud]]).
+*[[Nut (fruit)]] an edible fruit
+*[[Nut (fastener)]] used to fasten items
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-[[Category:Food and Drink]]