Meaning Of The Word Cotter pin

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cotter pin in American English
a split pin used as a cotter, fastened in place by spreading apart its ends after it is inserted
noun: a cotter having a split end that is spread after being pushed through a hole to prevent it from working loose

cotter pin in British English
noun: a split pin secured, after passing through holes in the parts to be attached, by spreading the ends

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