thumbnut

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English[edit]

Knurling

Etymology[edit]

thumb +‎ nut

Noun[edit]

thumbnut (plural thumbnuts)

  1. (engineering) A nut with a knurled rim which can be turned with thumb and forefinger.
  2. Synonym of wingnut
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