locknut

lock nut

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˌnət\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˌnət\

Definitions of locknut word

noun locknut a nut specially constructed to prevent its coming loose, usually having a means of providing extra friction between itself and the screw. 1
noun locknut Also called jam nut. a thin supplementary nut screwed down upon a regular nut to prevent its loosening. 1
noun locknut A nut screwed down on another to keep it tight. 1
noun locknut a supplementary nut screwed down upon a primary nut to prevent it from shaking loose 0
noun locknut a threaded nut having a feature, such as a nylon insert, to prevent it from shaking loose 0
noun locknut a thin nut screwed down hard on an ordinary nut to prevent the latter from working loose 0

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Origin of locknut

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Locknut

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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locknut popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

locknut usage trend in Literature

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