nut




a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt


Type of:
  • block

Types:
  • hex nut
  • locknut; safety nut
  • square nut
  • stuffing nut; packing nut
  • wing nut; wing-nut; wing screw; butterfly nut; thumbnut


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