jousisokka

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • R-clip, R-pin, R-key, hairpin cotter pin, hairpin cotter, bridge pin, hitch pin, spring cotter pin type of fastener made of a springy rod and shaped like the letter "R", commonly used to secure the ends of round shafts
  • spring pin mechanical fastener used to secure machine parts relative to each other through spring action

Etymology

Compound from Finnish jousi (spring, bow) + Finnish sokka.

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Finnish

sokka

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