Thumbnut is a word used to describe a type of nut used in machinery, electronics, and vehicles. There are several synonyms for thumbnut, including wingnut, knurled nut, thumb screw, and hand nut. Wingnut refers to a nut with two large metal wings for easy hand tightening, while a knurled nut has a rough surface for better grip. Thumb screw is a type of screw that can be tightened or loosened by hand and is easily identifiable by its large, flat head. Finally, a hand nut is a general term for any type of nut that can be easily tightened or loosened by hand and is often used in applications where tools may not be available.