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lock ring

lock ring

5.8
A small round ring that keeps a nut from coming loose
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : arandela de bloqueo
  • To prevent the nut from loosening, make sure the lock ring is securely tightened.
  • loosen the lock ring

Examples

  • The lock ring is crucial.

  • He installed a new lock ring to keep the wheel in place.

  • If the lock ring is missing, the entire assembly could come loose.

  • The mechanic checked that the lock ring was secure before finishing the repair.

  • Don't forget the lock rings!

  • The technician adjusted the lock ring to ensure the parts remained stable during operation.

  • Before reassembling the device, check that the lock ring is properly secured.

Synonyms

lock washer
vslock ring
  • Specialized
5.1

A small metal ring that stops a nut from coming loose

is a circular part used to prevent loosening, broader than a single washer
lockring
vslock ring
  • Specialized
8.8

A thin metal ring that keeps a nut from coming loose

is described more generally as a circular part preventing loosening without stressing secure hold

How Tight

tension ring
  • Offensive
7.5
erection ring
  • NSFW
7.0
lock ring
  • Specialized
5.8

Surface Forms

lock ring singular
lock rings plural

Morphology

lock + ring

The noun phrase is compositional: 'lock' describes the function and 'ring' the shape, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a circular part that locks or secures. Although it's a technical term (a type of washer), its meaning as a ring that prevents loosening is directly derivable from the constituents and follows common noun + noun compounding patterns.

Etymology

Lock ring is a small metal ring that sits under a nut and acts like a lock, stopping the nut from turning. So, the name comes from this simple image and it means 'a washer or ring used to keep a nut from loosening'.