cotter
US'kɔtə
معنی فارسی
روستايي ايرلندي که کلبه اي اجاره کرده است
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Middle English word 'cotour', which comes from the Old English word 'cotian' meaning 'to dwell'. The term was later applied to the wedge used to secure a door or gate.
مثال
- The cotter holds the wheel axle in place.
- Make sure to tighten the cotter pin to prevent any movement.
- The mechanic replaced the worn-out cotter with a new one.
ترکیبهای رایج
Cotter pin Cotter key Cotter joint Cotter groove
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands
- a medieval English villein
- fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
مترادفها
noun
Cottager.