Shakeproof

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a washer: resistant to being loosened by vibration. not-comparable

    "Attach the battery tray to the frame with the three bolts. Place a shakeproof lock washer under the head of each bolt and under the attaching nuts, and attach the fuel line with the clip to the center battery tray bolt."

Example

More examples

"Attach the battery tray to the frame with the three bolts. Place a shakeproof lock washer under the head of each bolt and under the attaching nuts, and attach the fuel line with the clip to the center battery tray bolt."

Etymology

From shake + -proof.

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