Lockring (Noun)
Meaning
Washer that prevents a nut from loosening.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic used a lockring to secure the nut on the wheel axle to prevent it from coming loose while driving.
- To ensure the nut stayed in place, a lockring was installed around the threads of the bolt.
- The engineer specified a lockring for the assembly to prevent vibration from causing the nut to loosen over time.
- A lockring was added to the design to provide an extra layer of security against the nut working loose due to external forces.
- The technician applied a lockring to the nut to prevent it from coming loose and causing a failure in the system.