n.
- A usually thin nut screwed down on another nut to prevent it from loosening.
- A self-locking nut.
locknut
Dictionary:
lock·nut lock nut (lŏk'nŭt') 
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1. A nut which is designed so that it will not come loose, locking in place when tightened.
2. A supplementary nut, screwed down on another nut to prevent it from shaking loose.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening
Synonym: safety nut
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