Wingnut (hardware)

Wingnut (hardware)

A wingnut or wing nut is a type of nut with two large metal "wings", one on each side, so it can be easily tightened and loosened by hand without tools.

A similar fastener with a male thread is known as a wingbolt.

  • Three wingnuts

  • Bicycle wingnuts

  • Three wingnuts securing a cymbal and its mounting

  • Three wingnuts and wingbolts supporting a drum

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