1. kernel - Noun
2. kernel - Verb
The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a nut. See Illust. of Endocarp.
A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.
A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.
Source: Webster's dictionaryYou want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact. Harry Dean Stanton
While most people can talk rationally about kernel design and portability, the issue of free-ness is 100% emotional. Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Every once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them. Orville Redenbacher
He that would have the kernel must crack the shell. Dutch Proverb
He that will eat the kernel must crack the nut. American Proverb
He that wants the kernel must crack the nut. German Proverb