lock·nut also lock nut (l k n t )n. 1. A usually thin nut screwed down on another nut to prevent it from loosening. 2. A self-locking nut. |
locknut [ˈlɒkˌnʌt]
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1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a supplementary nut screwed down upon a primary nut to prevent it from shaking loose
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a threaded nut having a feature, such as a nylon insert, to prevent it from shaking loose
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| Noun | 1. | locknut - supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening nut - a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt |
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