cotter pin

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Synonyms: scatter pin, cotter pins, center pin

Antonyms: scatter pin, cotter pins, center pin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|US}} A [[split pin]], the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.
2. {{lb|en|UK}} A [[pin]] or [[wedge]] inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together; a [[cotter]].

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