castellated nut in English

Forms: castellated nuts [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Physically descriptive via a metaphor; called thus because the slots in the nut — the castellations — have a fancied resemblance to the battlements of a castle. Head templates: {{en-noun}} castellated nut (plural castellated nuts)

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"castellated nut" meaning in English

Noun

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