cotter

cot·ter

 (kŏt′ər)

n.

1. A bolt, wedge, key, or pin inserted through a slot in order to hold parts together.

2. A cotter pin.

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[Origin unknown.]

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cotter

(ˈkɒtə) machinery

n

1. (Mechanical Engineering) any part, such as a pin, wedge, key, etc, that is used to secure two other parts so that relative motion between them is prevented

2. (General Engineering) short for cotter pin

vb

(Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to secure (two parts) with a cotter

[C14: shortened from cotterel, of unknown origin]

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cotter

(ˈkɒtə)

n

1. (Historical Terms) English history Also called: cottier a villein in late Anglo-Saxon and early Norman times occupying a cottage and land in return for labour

2. (Historical Terms) Also called: cottar a peasant occupying a cottage and land in the Scottish Highlands under the same tenure as an Irish cottier

[C14: from Medieval Latin cotārius, from Middle English cote cot²]

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cot•ter

(ˈkɒt ər)
n.

1. a pin, wedge, or the like inserted into an opening to secure something or hold parts together.

2. cotter pin.

[1300–50; Middle English coter; akin to late Middle English coterell iron bracket; of uncertain orig.]

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cotter

Past participle: cottered
Gerund: cottering

Imperative

cotter

cotter

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cotter - a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands cottar bucolic, peasant, provincial - a country person
	2.	cotter - a medieval English villein cottier helot, serf, villein - (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
	3.	cotter - fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together cottar cotter pin - a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart fastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

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Translations

sokkatappitorppari

cotter

[ˈkɒtəʳ] N → chaveta f

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cotter (pin)

n → Splint m

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cotter

[ˈkɒtəʳ] n (Tech) cotter pin → copiglia

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