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cotter pin
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cotter pin
n.
A split cotter inserted through holes in two or more pieces and bent at the ends to fasten the pieces together.
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cotter pin
cotter pin
n Machinery
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a split pin secured, after passing through holes in the parts to be attached, by spreading the ends
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a tapered pin threaded at the smaller end and secured by a nut after insertion
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Noun1.cotter pin - a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apartcotter pin - a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart
cottar, cotter - fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
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