What does lock nut mean?
Lock nut means A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping..
Lock nut
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping..
Definitions by Sense
- A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping.
- A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping.
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- locknuts
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