Wing nut
Wing nut noun - A threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning.
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Wing screw is a synonym for wing nut. In some cases you can use "Wing screw" instead a noun phrase "Wing nut".
Wing screw
Wing screw noun - A threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning.
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