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cot·ter | \ ˈkä-tər 
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\Definition of cotter
1 : a wedge-shaped or tapered piece used to fasten together parts of a structure
2 : cotter pin
Other Words from cotter
cottered \ ˈkä-tərd \ adjective
\ adjectivecotterless \ ˈkä-tər-ləs \ adjective
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The first known use of cotter was in the 15th century
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