lockring en · NOUN
Etymology
From lock + ring.
Meanings
- A textured or threaded washer used to prevent components from become loose during rotation. On bicycles they are found, for example, on a bottom bracket and a track hub.
- A ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.
- Any of various types of jewellery or components thereof, such as rings with a locking feature or rings that lock a chain closed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lock ring | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lockrings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
de Verschlussring (threaded washer) · de Abschlussring (threaded washer)