self-locking
- adjective
- Specialized
- Poly-Lok II self-locking fasteners offer engineers the capability of specifying 15, 25, or 50 or more reuses of their bolts.
- self-locking fastener
Examples
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Bolt the round end of the sway bar to the leg that has the extra hole drilled at the bottom end, using a 2" bolt, washer, and the self-locking nut.
Academic text (1993) -
The Omni-Lok self-locking fastener incorporates single or multiple pins, fully contained in holes located within the thread and held parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bolt.
Academic text (1996) -
And what's called on this a self locking mechanism.
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What really sets it apart from rotary motor leadscrew systems, however, is its self-locking design.
Academic text (2006) -
Thoughtful details like the zippered back pocket and self-locking fold make travel a breeze!
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The self-locking zipper prevents any type of loose cord out there and allows the athlete to remove it easily with a quick flick.
Blog text (1) -
All-metal self-locking fastener
Academic text (1995) -
The Dyna-Thred II self-locking fastener has been designed to provide full 360-degree locking action around the thread.
Academic text (1995) -
The self-locking door automatically locks when closed, providing added security.
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This container features a self-locking mechanism that ensures it stays tightly sealed.
Surface Forms
Morphology
self-locking = locking (transparent) = self + lock + ing
The meaning is directly derived from 'self' + 'locking', indicating an automatic locking mechanism.
Etymology
The word self-locking combines self ('by itself') and lock ('to fasten'). So, a self-locking object fastens itself automatically when closed, without any extra action.