noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 14th century a wedge-shaped or tapered piece used to fasten together parts of a structure, ~ pin , ~ed adjective ~less adjective
COTTER
Meaning of COTTER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012