English Explanatory Dictionary

lug nut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motorcar.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lug nut.wav

Word forms

lug nut lug nuts

Etymology

From lug (“threaded hub sticking out from the wheel hub”) + nut (“fastener”).

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