cotter

Meanings

• noun

  A type of pin or collar used to secure a wheel or pulley in place.

  - "The cotter pin held the wheel in place."
  - "Replacing a worn-out cotter was a simple task."

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Synonyms

coscet , cottager

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Variants

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cotter , cottered , cotterless , cotters , cottar , cottars , cotter pin , cotter pins

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Etymology

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Originally derived from Old French 'cotter', meaning 'collar' or 'girdle'.

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Trivia

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1. Cotter pins were used extensively in steam engines during the Industrial Revolution.

2. Cotter pins are typically made of steel and come in various sizes to accommodate different wheels or pulleys.

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Related Concepts

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1. wheel bearing: A mechanism found in vehicles that supports a wheel and allows it to rotate smoothly.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'cotter' has been used metaphorically to represent a person or thing that keeps something in check or holds it together.

How to Memorize "cotter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wheel with a cotter pin securing it in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cotter' with the idea of securing or holding something in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cotter: Keeps Other Things Together' to memorize the meaning.

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