self-locking

Meanings

adjectiveself-locking (not comparable)

not comparableengineeringThat remains safely in place after being moved or positioned, even in the absence of continued applied force.
a self-locking nut
1 more example
a hydraulic self-locking jack

adjectivelocking automatically when closed

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