lockring

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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.

Similar
lock ringlock washer
Scrabble 15

Meanings

nounlockring (plural lockrings)

plural lockrings · alternative lock ring

  1. 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.
  2. A ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.
  3. Any of various types of jewellery or components thereof, such as rings with a locking feature or rings that lock a chain closed.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounwasher that prevents a nut from loosening

Similar
lock ringlock washer
Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Translations

German Abschlussring, Verschlussring
  • Abschlussringthreaded washer
  • Verschlussringthreaded washer

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APA

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MLA

“lockring.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lockring. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lockring,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lockring.

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