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locknut

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lock·nut also lock nut  (lknt)
n.
1. A usually thin nut screwed down on another nut to prevent it from loosening.
2. A self-locking nut.

locknut [ˈlɒkˌnʌt]
n
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
Translations
locknut [ˈlɒknʌt] Ncontratuerca f


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