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cotter

noun cot·ter \ˈkä-tər\

Definition of COTTER

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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Origin of COTTER

origin unknown
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with COTTER

blotter, daughter, dotter, knotter, otter, plotter, potter, Qatar, rotter, spotter, squatter, swatter, Tatar, totter, trotter, water

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cotter
  2. cottar
  3. cotter drill
  4. cotter mill
  5. cotter pin
  6. spring cotter
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