Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lockring

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
lock-ring
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

A ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.

noun

Any of various types of jewellery or components thereof, such as rings with a locking feature or rings that lock a chain closed.

Etymology

From lock + ring.

Inflected Forms

lockrings (plural) lock ring (alternative)

Synonyms

lock ring lock washer

Questions

What does lockring mean?
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.
Where does lockring come from?
From lock + ring.

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