lock nut in English

noun
1
a nut screwed down on another to keep it tight.
Such devices include means to inspect cables and anchorages, locknuts , or grub screws for cross arms, pivots, etc.

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1. Revolving the lock nut 5 anti-clockwise to the suitable position.

2. The brakes were cable-operated using 12-inch (305 mm) drums and the wheels were wire spoked and secured by a centre lock nut.