lug nut
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈlʌɡ ˌnʌt/ us /ˈlʌɡ ˌnʌt/
a small metal object used for fastening a wheel onto a vehicle: 轮毂螺母
Tighten the lug nuts on your car.
Faulty lug nuts could cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle.有问题的轮毂螺母可能导致车轮与车辆分离。
Synonym
wheel nut
The steel wheels are held in place by three lug nuts.
She couldn't break the lug nut loose.
The company produces metal parts such as lug nuts.
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