butterfly nut

Meanings

nounbutterfly nut (plural butterfly nuts)

A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.
Synonyms: wing nut, thumbnut

nounA nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

Similar

nouna threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning

Similar

Broader

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