Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lockpin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lock-pin
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pin used to lock a mechanism and prevent it from moving.

Example Sentences

"The pulling force exerted by the arms will then cause the spring-loaded lockpin retract collar to contact two fiberglass catches in the receptacle."
"The lockpin housing contains a bushing for the parking lockpin mechanism and a bonded nylon strap."
"These safety lockpins, when engaged, prevent the main locking pins from disengaging, regardless of hydraulic pressure."

Etymology

From lock + pin.

Inflected Forms

lockpins (plural)

Questions

What does lockpin mean?: A pin used to lock a mechanism and prevent it from moving.
Where does lockpin come from?: From lock + pin.

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