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Supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening
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locknut
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A locknut , also known as a lock nut , locking nut , prevailing torque nut , stiff nut or elastic stop nut , is a nut that resists loosening under vibrations and torque. Elastic stop nuts and prevailing torque nuts are of the particular type where some ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
locknut \locknut\, lock nut \lock nut\n. a supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening; a check nut.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening [syn: safety nut ]
Usage examples of locknut.
He fingered the metal collar of a device which encircled the shoulders, and noted the metal locknut attachments on this.
The plate was secured by four locknuts, and as the entire AE-35 unit had been designed for easy replacement, Poole did not anticipate any problems.