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Nov 30, 2009
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cas'tellated nut'




a tall lock nut, having on its outer face radial slits allowing for insertion of a cotter pin or wire in both the nut and a hole in its bolt, so as to prevent the nut from coming loose. See illus. under nut. Also called castle nut.

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