Locknut (Noun)
Meaning
Supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic tightened the locknut to ensure the primary nut wouldn't come loose while driving.
- To secure the bolt, a locknut was added on top of the existing nut and tightened firmly.
- The engineer specified a locknut for the critical application to prevent vibration from loosening the primary nut.
- After tightening the primary nut, a locknut was screwed down to provide an extra layer of security.
- The instructions called for a locknut to be installed on the primary nut to prevent it from working loose over time.