Difference between revisions of "Wing nut"
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| − | A '''wing nut''' helps fasten a [[bolt]]. It is similar to a standard machine nut and threaded in the same way, but is equipped with a pair of "wings" that make it possible to grip the nut with the fingers; wing nuts are intended to be tightened with fingers rather than with a wrench | + | A '''wing nut''' helps fasten a [[bolt]]. It is similar to a standard machine nut and threaded in the same way, but is equipped with a pair of "wings" that make it possible to grip the nut with the fingers; wing nuts are intended to be tightened with fingers rather than with a wrench. |
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[[Image:wingnut.jpg|left]]Wing nut is also used by [[liberals]] as derogatory term for a person they perceive to hold strongly right-wing [[Liberal Style|political beliefs]]. | [[Image:wingnut.jpg|left]]Wing nut is also used by [[liberals]] as derogatory term for a person they perceive to hold strongly right-wing [[Liberal Style|political beliefs]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:10, September 26, 2008
A wing nut helps fasten a bolt. It is similar to a standard machine nut and threaded in the same way, but is equipped with a pair of "wings" that make it possible to grip the nut with the fingers; wing nuts are intended to be tightened with fingers rather than with a wrench.
Wing nut is also used by liberals as derogatory term for a person they perceive to hold strongly right-wing political beliefs.