wing nut
noun
a nut having two flat, widely projecting pieces such that it can be readily tightened with the thumb and forefinger.
wing nuts
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pluralof wing nut.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Essentially, Durbin asked why Patel is associated with so many wing nuts.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2025
Ronson’s exquisite and Vonnegutian book “Them,” published 14 years ago, documented our greatest wing nuts.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2015
Since the new motor is dependent on secure electrical connections, Mercury recommends that battery connections use only hex nuts torqued to 120 pounds rather than wing nuts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Alan steadied the ladder while Kurt tightened the wing nuts on the antenna mounting atop the synagogue’s roof.
From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow
Two wing nuts are provided for adjusting the key, which enables its adjustment without the employment of a wrench or hammer.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
