Associations to the word «Cotter»

Wiktionary

COTTER, noun. (mechanical engineering) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
COTTER, noun. (informal) a cotter pin.
COTTER, verb. (transitive) To fasten with a cotter.
COTTER, noun. A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.
COTTER PIN, noun. A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place
COTTER PINS, noun. Plural of cotter pin

Dictionary definition

COTTER, noun. A peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands.
COTTER, noun. A medieval English villein.
COTTER, noun. Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together.

Wise words

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