1. plural of nutting; the act or practice of gathering nuts from trees or bushes
Usage: often used in historical or rural contexts
2. plural of nutting; expeditions or outings undertaken to collect nuts
Usage: chiefly British, historical

Examples

• The children went on nuttings in the autumn to collect acorns and walnuts.
• Nuttings were a common seasonal activity in rural communities.
• During fall, families would organize nuttings expeditions to nearby woodlands.
• The old diary recorded several nuttings trips throughout September and October.