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wheel nut
noun[ C ]
(alsowheelnut)uk /ˈwiːl ˌnʌt/ us /ˈwiːl ˌnʌt/
a small metal object used for fastening a wheel onto a vehicle: 轮毂螺母
Rust around wheel nuts may mean the nuts are loose. Be sure to check their tightness.
Fit locking wheel nuts to protect your alloy wheels from theft.
There was no tool kit included with the car, only a jack, wheelbrace and wheelnut spanner.
Synonym
lug nut
He had received a death threat: fortunately the loosened wheel nuts of his car were discovered in time.
The door handles, wheel nuts and some plastics feel decidedly low quality.
It would be stupid to pay extra for alloy wheels and then not protect them with locking wheelnuts.
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