Cotter-pin
noun, Machinery.
1.
a cotter having a split end that is spread after being pushed through a hole to prevent it from working loose.
noun (machinery)
1.
a split pin secured, after passing through holes in the parts to be attached, by spreading the ends
2.
a tapered pin threaded at the smaller end and secured by a nut after insertion
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