ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lockring

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lockring is a noun meaning A ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.

Meaning

A ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.

More Meanings

  1. Any of various types of jewellery or components thereof, such as rings with a locking feature or rings that lock a chain closed.
  2. A textured or threaded washer used to prevent components from become loose during rotation. On bicycles they are found, for example, on a bottom bracket and a track hub.

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Related dictionary entries include locknut, lock, ballrace, lugnut, knurler, wringbolt.

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