locking pin

UK: /ˈlɒkɪŋ pɪn/

Definition

Definition of locking pin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mechanical

TECH.

metal rod inserted to keep parts fixed in position or locked

TECH.

Insert the locking pin to secure the trailer to the hitch.
Check that the locking pin is fully seated before operating the lift.
She replaced the worn locking pin to stop the gate from rattling open.

underappreciated

underestimated

undervalued

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Expressions with locking

locking tab

small projecting piece that fastens parts together when pushed or snapped

Press the locking tab to release the connector from the socket.

locking screw

screw designed to hold parts firmly so they cannot move or loosen

Tighten the locking screw to secure the handle in position.

central locking

vehicle system locking all doors at once

Central locking is a standard feature in modern cars.

locking mechanism

system of parts that keeps something fastened until properly released

The door's locking mechanism jammed, trapping everyone inside the room.

locking device

mechanical part that keeps something closed or fixed to stop movement

The gate includes a simple locking device to keep it securely shut.

central door locking

mechanism to control all door locks from one point

Central door locking allows the driver to lock all doors at once.

Expressions with pin

pin on

attach with a pin

She decided to pin on her badge before the meeting..

pin up

attach something using a pin for display

She decided to pin up the poster in her room.

pin down

identify something clearly or specifically

We need to pin down the exact cause of the issue.

pin drop

moment of complete silence

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

pin it on

attach something to a surface using a pin

She decided to pin it on the bulletin board for everyone to see.

pin something on

attach an object to something using a pin

She pinned the note on the board.

hear a pin drop

notice an extremely quiet sound

It was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.

pin one's hopes on

rely on someone or something for a good result

She pinned her hopes on winning the contest.

like a new pin

adv.

extremely clean or tidy in appearance

The room was like a new pin after cleaning.

pin a crime on

blame someone for a crime they didn't commit

They tried to pin a crime on him, but he had an alibi.

Terms with locking pin included in their meaning

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castle nut

mechanics

hexagonal nut with slots for a locking pin

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French:goupille de verrouillage, ...
German:Sicherungsstift, ...
Italian:perno di bloccaggio, ...
Spanish:pasador de seguridad, ...
Portuguese:pino de bloqueio, ...
Chinese:锁销, ...
Japanese:固定ピン, ...
Arabic:مِسْمَارُ تَثْبِيتٍ, ...
Hebrew:פִּין נְעִילָה, ...
Russian:стопорный штифт, ...
Ukrainian:стопорний штифт, ...
Hindi:तालाबंदी पिन, ...
Bengali:লকিং পিন, ...
Catalan:passador de bloqueig, ...
Czech:zajišťovací kolík, ...
Danish:låsebolt, ...
Dutch:borgpen, ...
Greek:πείρος ασφάλισης, ...
Hungarian:reteszelőcsap, ...
Khmer:ស្នូលចាក់សោ, ...
Korean:잠금 핀, ...
Persian:پین قفل‌کن, ...
Polish:sworzeń zabezpieczający, ...
Portuguese (BR):pino de travamento, ...
Romanian:bolț de blocare, ...
Swedish:låssprint, ...
Thai:สลักล็อก, ...
Turkish:kilitleme pimi, ...
Vietnamese:chốt khóa, ...

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