wing nut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.
Alternative form of wingnut (“person with radical political views, especially right-wing or conservative ones”).
Alternative form of wingnut (“person with large ears”).

En-au-wing nut.ogg

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From wing + nut.

butterfly nut thumbnut

wingnut

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