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locknut [′läk‚nət] (design engineering) A nut screwed down firmly against another or against a washer to prevent loosening. Also known as jam nut. A nut that is self-locking when tightened. A nut fitted to the end of a pipe to secure it and prevent leakage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Then the spindle lock nut may back off in the hub assembly and your HMMWV could lose a wheel while moving. Use one-way bolts, lock nuts, and backup plates on eye bolts. His second choice is a serrated flange nut (whiz nut), and his third choice is a deformed metal lock nut. |
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