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locknut

/ˈlɒk.nʌt/

Traduction: Écrou supplémentaire que l'on visse par-dessus un écrou principal pour l'empêcher de se desserrer tout seul.

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noun

/ˈlɒk.nʌt/C1formaltechnical
  • frÉcrou supplémentaire que l'on visse par-dessus un écrou principal pour l'empêcher de se desserrer tout seul.

A supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening.

  1. Secondary locking nutC1formaltechnical

    A supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening due to vibration or movement.

    frcontre-écrou

    • The mechanic installed a locknut to secure the wheel assembly.
    • Always use a locknut on machinery that experiences heavy vibration.
    • The locknut prevented the bolt from coming loose during operation.
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  • locknuts plural form
  • locknuts' possessive plural form
  • locknut's possessive singular form