castellated nut

cas·tel·lat·ed nut

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kas-tl-ey-tid nuht]
- /ˈkæs tlˌeɪ tɪd nʌt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kas-tl-ey-tid nuht]
- /ˈkæs tlˌeɪ tɪd nʌt/

Definitions of castellated nut words

noun castellated nut a nut that has indentations similar to battlements 3
noun castellated 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. 1

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Origin of castellated nut

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Castellated nut

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castellated nut popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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