cotter
English
Etymology 1
Noun
(
en noun)
(mechanical engineering) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
(informal) a cotter pin.
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).
Related terms
* cotter pin
Verb
(
en verb)
To fasten with a cotter.
Etymology 2
Equivalent to .
Alternative forms
* cottar
Noun
(
en noun)
A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.
Synonyms
* (l)
* (l)
Not English
has no English definition. It may be misspelled. 