Cotter

noun verb

A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.

What it means

  1. (noun) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
  2. (noun) A cotter pin.
  3. (verb) To fasten with a cotter.
  4. (noun) A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.

Letter analysis

  • Cotter contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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Common questions

What does Cotter mean?

A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.

How many letters are in Cotter?

Cotter has 6 letters.

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