lug nut
Americannoun
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lug nuts
plural
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Example Sentences
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Yet, as Lucas is a legendary lug nut, these hover cars and spaceships whisk you full speed into his creative process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Pit stop aficionados will notice that tires are anchored with one central lug nut rather than five.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2022
The cars have bigger aluminum wheels that feature one center lug nut instead of five traditional ones.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2022
Lock was driving on Interstate 70 when a lug nut flew across the median and it nearly went through his windshield.
From Fox News ● Jul. 8, 2021
Lately, she’s been working on turning a bus lug nut into a class ring.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 24, 2018
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