wing nutnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈwɪŋ ˌnʌt/us/ˈwɪŋ ˌnʌt/a small, metal fastening device that has two flat pieces on it that you can hold with your fingers while tightening it
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Nuts, bolts & screws
- bolt
- nail
- nut
- rivet
- screw
- thread