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Cotter pin

A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.

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noun
  1. 1

    A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.

  2. 2

    A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together; a cotter.

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