cotter pin

English

A split pin (UK usage) / cotter pin (USA usage) holding a rod in place with a washer.

A split pin (UK usage) / cotter pin (USA usage) installed within a castellated nut.

Noun

cotter pin (plural cotter pins)

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

Translations

type of pin — see split pin

pin or wedge inserted through a slot — see cotter

Anagrams

• citropten, protectin