locknut
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locknut — locknut, lock nut lock nut . a supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening; a check nut. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
locknut — [läk′nut΄] n. 1. a thin nut screwed down hard on an ordinary nut to prevent the latter from working loose 2. a specially designed nut that locks itself when screwed down tight: also lock nut … English World dictionary
Locknut — A locknut (lock nut or locking nut) is a nut that is used to stop some other nut or similar component from working loose for example at a certain frequency of vibrations.Two ordinary nutsFor example, where a nut would otherwise loosen over time… … Wikipedia
locknut — noun Date: circa 1864 1. a nut screwed down hard on another to prevent it from slacking back 2. a nut so constructed that it locks itself when screwed tight against another part … New Collegiate Dictionary
locknut — noun A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping … Wiktionary
locknut — n. thin nut which is screwed up tightly on another nut in order to prevent it from getting loose … English contemporary dictionary
locknut — noun 1》 a nut screwed down on another to keep it tight. 2》 a nut designed so that, once tightened, it cannot be accidentally loosened … English new terms dictionary
locknut — /ˈlɒknʌt/ (say loknut) noun 1. a supplementary nut screwed down upon another to prevent it from shaking loose. 2. a nut in which spontaneous motion is prevented by springs fitting between the threads, or by interlocking parts …
locknut — A nut used in conjunction with a washer or a second nut to lock a mechanism in place, such as the nut found at the upper end of a headset and in front of the calipers on many caliper brakes. Also see center lock nut nylon lock nut … Dictionary of automotive terms
locknut — noun supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening • Syn: ↑safety nut • Hypernyms: ↑nut … Useful english dictionary
