Phrase guide

lug nut

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motorcar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From lug (“threaded hub sticking out from the wheel hub”) + nut (“fastener”).

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: wielmoer — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • French: écrou de roue — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • German: Radmutter — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • Russian: колёсная га́йка (koljósnaja) — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • Spanish: tuerca de llanta — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • Swedish: hjulskruv — nut to attach wheel to axle
  • Swedish: hjulmutter — nut to attach wheel to axle