a nut with extensions like wings to provide a grip for turning with the fingers
wing nut
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Noun
(plural wing nuts)
- A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning; a thumbnut.
- (slang) One who advocates extreme measures or changes; a radical.
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