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a large nut fitting on a heavy bolt, used esp. in attaching a wheel to a motor vehicle.
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Lug nut — Lug Lug (l[u^]g), n. [Sw. lugg the forelock.] 1. The ear, or its lobe. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] 2. That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lug nut — lug′ nut n. aum a large nut fitting on a heavy bolt, used esp. in attaching a wheel to a motor vehicle … From formal English to slang
Lug nut — A lug nut is a fastener, specifically a nut, used to secure a wheel on a vehicle. Typically, lug nuts are found on automobiles, trucks (lorries), and other large vehicles utilizing rubber tires. This is because tires must be changed, because the… … Wikipedia
lug nut — One of several nuts which hold the wheel and tire assembly on the car and are screwed on the studs. The inner face of the lug nut is a tapered (conical) nut to help center the wheel. On modern wheels for passenger cars, lug nuts and corresponding … Dictionary of automotive terms
lug nut — a large nut fitting on a heavy bolt, used esp. in attaching a wheel to a motor vehicle. * * * n. a large rounded nut that fits over a heavy bolt, used esp. to attach the wheel of a vehicle to its axle * * * noun, pl ⋯ nuts [count] US : a heavy… … Useful english dictionary
lug nut — noun see lug III … New Collegiate Dictionary
lug nut — noun A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motor car … Wiktionary
locking lug nut — n. a lug nut which requires the use of a key or special wrench … Locksmith dictionary
locking lug nut — An anti theft wheel lug nut which requires a special wrench to remove it … Dictionary of automotive terms
Lug — (l[u^]g), n. [Sw. lugg the forelock.] 1. The ear, or its lobe. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] 2. That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an ear; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
