wing nut

Signification (Anglais)

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

Concepts

écrou à oreilles

Synonymes

wing-nut

butterfly nut

wing screw

thumbnut

thumb nut

castle nut

eared nut

fly nut

wingnut

flynut

Traductions

Flügelmutter

galletto

πτερυγωτό περικόχλιο

Pterocarya rehderiana

Pterocarya rhederiana

vleugelmoer

porca de borboleta

tuerca mariposa

Hybrid-Flügelnuss

Étymologie (Anglais)

From wing + nut.