cotter pin

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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.

English Wikipedia has articles on:

cotter pin and split pin

Wikipedia Wikipedia

Noun

cotter pin (plural cotter pins)

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

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