Cotter pin — can mean: In USA usage: A split pin, a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation used to fasten metal together, like with a staple or rivet Hairpin cotter pin, more commonly known as an R clip Bowtie cotter pin, a vibration… … Wikipedia
cotter pin — n. a split pin used as a cotter, fastened in place by spreading apart its ends after it is inserted … English World dictionary
cotter pin — ► NOUN 1) a metal pin used to fasten two parts of a mechanism together. 2) a split pin that is opened out after being passed through a hole. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
cotter pin — vielokaištis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. cotter pin vok. Splint, m rus. шплинт, m pranc. goupille fendue … Automatikos terminų žodynas
cotter pin — pin with a split end which is spread after insertion through a hole … English contemporary dictionary
cotter-pin — cottˈer pin noun A pin for keeping a cotter in place • • • Main Entry: ↑cotter … Useful english dictionary
cotter pin — /ˈkɒtə pɪn/ (say kotuh pin) noun a cotter having a split end which is spread after being pushed through a hole, to prevent the cotter from working loose …
cotter pin — noun a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑cotter, ↑cottar … Useful english dictionary
cotter pin — cot′ter pin n. mac a cotter having a split end that is spread after being pushed through a hole to prevent it from working loose • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
cotter pin — noun a metal pin used to fasten two parts of a mechanism together. ↘a split pin that is opened out after being passed through a hole. Origin C17: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
