lock washer


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lock washer

[′läk ‚wäsh·ər]
(design engineering)
A solid or split washer placed underneath a nut or screw that prevents loosening by exerting pressure.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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* Put the lock washers and then the flat washers on the three socket head cap screws.
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Secure the fasteners with the flat washers, lock washers and nuts that come with the bracket.
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