cotter
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[edit] English
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- Rhymes: -ɒtə(r)
[edit] Etymology 1
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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.
[edit] Usage notes
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.
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[edit] Noun
cotter (plural cotters)
- A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.
