Wing-nut (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any tree of the genus Pterocarya; fruit is a small winged nutlet; Caucasus to southeastern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Pterocarya fraxinifolia, commonly known as the Caucasian wing-nut, is a large deciduous tree native to the Caucasus region.
- The wing-nut tree is often cultivated for its attractive foliage and edible nuts.
- Pterocarya stenoptera, or the Chinese wing-nut, is a species of tree that is native to China and parts of Southeast Asia.
- The fruit of the wing-nut tree is a small, winged nutlet that is an important food source for various birds and small mammals.
- In some parts of its range, the Chinese wing-nut is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.
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Meaning 2
A threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic used a wing-nut to secure the loose part on the bicycle.
- She tightened the wing-nut firmly to ensure the shelf wouldn't collapse.
- He struggled to loosen the rusty wing-nut on the old machinery.
- The wing-nut on the camping stove made it easy to adjust the flame.
- The DIY instructions recommended using a wing-nut for easy disassembly.