castle nut en · NOUN
Etymology
The projections resemble the turrets of a castle.
Meanings
- A nut with rounded extensions projecting past the nut's opening. A cotter pin is inserted through a hole in the bolt and bent around the castle nut's projections to lock the nut in place.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| castle nuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
da kronemøtrik (nut with rounded extensions projecting past the nut's opening) · gv cro cashtal (nut with rounded extensions projecting past the nut's opening) · fi kruunumutteri (nut with rounded extensions projecting past the nut's opening)