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wing nut

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noun
a nut having two flat, widely projecting pieces such that it can be readily tightened with the thumb and forefinger.
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Also called butterfly nut, thumbnut.

Origin of wing nut

First recorded in 1895–1900
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wing nut

noun
a threaded nut tightened by hand by means of two flat lugs or wings projecting from the central bodyAlso called: butterfly nut
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