LOCKNUT

locknut, safety nut

(noun) supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

locknut (plural locknuts)

A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping.

Source: Wiktionary



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