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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cotter pin

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables
cot-ter pin
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.

American usage

noun

A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together; a cotter.

British usage

Usage

Inflected Forms

cotter pins (plural)

Questions

What does cotter pin mean?
A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.

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