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nutriment
nutrition
nutritional labelling
nutritional therapy
nutritionist
nutritious
nutritive
nuts
nuts and bolts
nutshell
nutsy
nutter
nutty
Nuu-chah-nulth
nux vomica
nuzzle
nuzzle-tripe
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nuts and bolts
nuts and bolts


plural noun 
Definition:
 
basics: the most basic components, elements, or constituents of something ( informal )

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