(bound form) something resembling a fruit stone in shape or central position, such as a cell nucleus or the core of a matter

(bound form) relating to the nucleus of an atom; nuclear power or weaponry

(of fruit) pit; stone; the hard shell protecting a kernel

(bound form) to examine; to check; to investigate or verify facts or figures

(literary) precise; thorough; detailed

(literary) the hard, coarse bits of grain left after husking