LOCKNUT


Meaning of LOCKNUT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : a nut screwed down hard on another to prevent it from slacking back

2. : a nut so constructed that it locks itself when screwed up tight

3. : a nut screwed against the end of a pipe fitting to hold it securely and prevent leakage

4. : a nut used with an electrical conduit for locking it into a junction box or fitting

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