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cotter pin

noun

Meaning

  1. A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.
  2. A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together; a cotter.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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