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
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adjective
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adjective
cotterless
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ˈkä-tər-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
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“Cotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotter. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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