acorn nut
acorn nut · acorn nuts
A closed nut having a dome-like cap over the rear protruding part of the engaged screw…A closed nut having a dome-like cap over the rear protruding part of the engaged screw or bolt.
Meaning
1 sensesA closed nut having a dome-like cap over the rear protruding part of the engaged screw or bolt.
Origin
From acorn + nut, because it resembles an acorn.From acorn + nut, because it resembles an acorn.
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Forms
plural: acorn nuts| Singular | acorn nut |
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