locknut

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Synonyms: lockout, lock nut

Antonyms: lockout, lock nut

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Noun

1. A nut with an inner ring made of a material with [[elastic]] properties to prevent it from slipping.
2. A second [[nut]], screwed down onto another in order to prevent it [[slipping]].

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