nutshell

noun
UK /ˈnʌt.ʃel/
US /ˈnʌt.ʃel/

The hard shell that covers a nut.

She cracked open the nutshell to get the nut inside.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very short way of saying something.

In a nutshell, the trip was fun.

3. A small, compact container or space.

The boat was a nutshell compared to the big ship.

4. A summary or brief statement.

Give me the nutshell version of the story.