cotter
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English [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -ɒtə(r)
Etymology 1 [edit]
Noun [edit]
cotter (plural cotters)
- (mechanical engineering) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
- Erroneously, sometimes used of a cotter pin.
Usage notes [edit]
The terms cotter and "cotter pin" are sometimes used interchangeably, although they have different functions. Basically a cotter holds parts together and a "cotter pin" holds the cotter in its place. For a more detailed explanation see Wikipedia articles on cotter and cotter pin.
Translations [edit]
pin to hold parts together
Related terms [edit]
Verb [edit]
cotter (third-person singular simple present cotters, present participle cottering, simple past and past participle cottered)
- (transitive) To fasten with a cotter.
Etymology 2 [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
Noun [edit]
cotter (plural cotters)
- A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.
