cotter pin
Noun

cotter pin (plural cotter pins)

  1. (US) A split pin, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.
  2. (UK) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together; a cotter.



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