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locknut
/ ˈlɒkˌnʌt /
noun
- a supplementary nut screwed down upon a primary nut to prevent it from shaking loose
- a threaded nut having a feature, such as a nylon insert, to prevent it from shaking loose
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Example Sentences
The locknuts were not tightened properly before the test, according to a report by the board.
From Seattle Times
One of the parts was a locknut that secures the rotor on the Kiowa attack helicopter.
From Washington Times
The company makes components, such as locknuts and fasteners, for trucks, cars and the aerospace industry, as well as components for utility and telecommunications systems.
From Chicago Tribune
Two locknuts and a thumbscrew take up all lost motion yet afford perfect adjustability and easy separation for cleansing.
From Project Gutenberg
The defective locknuts were found as far away as Kuwait.
From Washington Times
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