"centerlock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: centerlocks [plural], center-lock [alternative], center lock [alternative]
Etymology: From center + lock. Etymology templates: {{af|en|center|lock}} center + lock Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} centerlock (countable and uncountable, plural centerlocks)
  1. (automotive) A type of mounting where the wheel of an automobile is fastened to the axle using a single central nut. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-centerlock-en-noun-wgKixj5I Categories (other): Automotive, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 65 35 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 56 44 Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
  2. (cycling) A type of mounting where the rotor of a disc brake is attached to the wheel hub using a single lockring. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-centerlock-en-noun-x1WkwB0l Categories (other): Cycling, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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