finger nut

noun

A specialized fastener designed to be tightened or loosened by hand, eliminating the need for tools like wrenches or pliers.

Meanings

nounfinger nut (plural finger nuts)

plural finger nuts

  1. A specialized fastener designed to be tightened or loosened by hand, eliminating the need for tools like wrenches or pliers.
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APA

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MLA

“finger nut.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20nut. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “finger nut,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20nut.

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