thumbnut
Hand-tightened threaded cap
A thumbnut is a wing nut—a fastener with two flat projections that can be tightened or loosened by hand without tools.
The name refers to gripping it between thumb and finger: The thumbnut on the camera tripod was loose.
Nut with side flanges
- knurledRidged for grip
- threadedPassed through an opening
- locknutSelf-securing threaded fastener
- washerSpacer ring for fasteners
bolt · screw · fastener · flange · bushing · collar · coupling · insert
Hand's grasping extension
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- rotateTurn about an axis
- turnRotational movement
- loosenReduce tension or grip
tighten · toolless · manual · quick-release · torque · grip · knurl · spin
Stabilizing support structure
- cameraImage capturing device
- mountClimb up or steed
- clampDevice for holding tight
- fixtureAttached building component
jig · bracket · lampshade · battery · electronics · enclosure · panel · cover
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
fine-tuning · regulation · setting · correction · trimming · zeroing · incremental · reposition
wingnut
Nut with side flanges
washer · bolt · screw · fastener · flange · bushing · collar · coupling · insert · rivet
finger
Hand's grasping extension
loosen · tighten · toolless · manual · quick-release · torque · grip · knurl · spin · thread
tripod
Stabilizing support structure
fixture · jig · bracket · lampshade · battery · electronics · enclosure · panel · cover · furniture
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- levelingMaking flat or equal
tensioning · fine-tuning · regulation · setting · correction · trimming · zeroing · incremental · reposition · angle
- thumbnail sketchesBrief descriptive summaries
- thumbnail sketchHasty, compact description
- thumbnail viewSmall image display format