wing nuts

A form of wing nut — A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wing nut
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APA

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MLA

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

Chicago

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

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