Self-locking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-locking is an adjective meaning (engineering) That remains safely in place after being moved or positioned, even in the absence of continued applied force.
Meaning
(engineering) That remains safely in place after being moved or positioned, even in the absence of continued applied force.
Example Sentences
a self-locking nut
a hydraulic self-locking jack
Synonyms for self-locking
Depending on context, synonyms include automatic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include automatic, flange, sleeved, nut, fast, spring-loaded.
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