split pin
Bent prong fastener
A split pin is a metal fastener with two prongs that pass through a hole and are bent apart on the other side to prevent loosening.
Used to secure nuts, clevis pins, or wheel hubs: Insert the split pin and bend back the ends.
Also called a cotter pin in American English.
Vital securing element
- circlipRetaining ring for shafts
- keeperOne who guards
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- tangSharp, biting flavor
prong · leg · shank · washer · axle · shaft · hole · insertion
Point of rotation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- linkageConnected system of parts
- assemblyConstructing from components
connection · axle · shaft · wheel · bearing · rotation · movement · articulation
linchpin
Vital securing element
tang · prong · leg · shank · washer · axle · shaft · hole · insertion · hardware
pivot
Point of rotation
assembly · connection · axle · shaft · wheel · bearing · rotation · movement · articulation · mechanism
retention
Continued holding or possession
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- safetyFreedom from harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
backup · failsafe · keeper · tamper-evident · securing · holding · gripping · anchoring
bending
Curving from straight
threading · insertion · removal · pliers · cutters · seating · inspection · replacement · reusable · single-use
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
- pinsthumbtack, pushpin, hatpin, lapel pins, enamel pins
- car hardwarebolt, nut, screw, washer, rivet
- paper fastenerspaper clip, staple, binder clip, brad, paper fastener
- old fastenersbuckle, clasp, rivet, nail, hook and eye
pin, split, splinter, pinpoint, splitting, splits, splinters, splintered, splintering