Butterfly Nut (Noun)
Meaning
A threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- To tighten the screw, grasp the butterfly nut firmly between your thumb and forefinger and twist clockwise.
- A common application for a butterfly nut is to secure the rotating arm of a television antenna.
- Use a wrench if you must, but for convenience and precision, most audio technicians prefer the simple, two-finger turn of a butterfly nut on microphone clips.
- Locate the antenna butterfly nut at the top of the CB radio base unit.
- Carefully hand-tighten the threaded rods' butterfly nuts and align the structure, being sure the rack doesn't sit on a shackle plate bolt or rail hole.