ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Thumbnut

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Thumbnut is a noun meaning (engineering) A nut with a knurled rim which can be turned with thumb and forefinger.

Meaning

(engineering) A nut with a knurled rim which can be turned with thumb and forefinger.

More Meanings

  1. Synonym of wingnut.

Word Forms

Synonyms for thumbnut

Depending on context, synonyms include wingnut.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wingnut, thumbscrew, thumb screw, thumbkin, thumbnail, knub.

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