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cotter

Main Entry:: cot·ter
Pronunciation:: \ˈkä-tər\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: origin unknown
Date:: 14th century

1 : a wedge-shaped or tapered piece used to fasten together parts of a structure 2 : cotter pin

— cot·tered

\-tərd\ adjective

— cot·ter·less

\-tər-ləs\ adjective

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