locknut

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English

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Etymology

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From lock +‎ nut.

Noun

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A locknut with an inner ring made of nylon

locknut (plural locknuts)

  1. A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping.
  2. A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping.

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