Phrase Hound found 77 phrases and 66 compound words that contain bolt. The most common are listed below. Open bolt in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 77
- bolt cutterA metal tool, resembling a large pair of pliers, used to cut or sheer bolts.
- bolt from the blueA complete surprise; something totally unexpected.
- lightning boltA single, visible discharge of lightning.
- bolt-ropeAlternative spelling of bolt rope.
- carriage boltA type of bolt with a rounded head and a square shank which will not turn.
- bolt uprightVertical, with the back held stiffly.
- bolt actionA type of firearm action in which the weapon's bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.
- U-bolta metal fixing in the shape of the letter U, which has a pin or screw bolt closure which fits across the two ends making a closed clamp
- elf-boltA belemnite
- shoulder boltA machine screw with a cylindrical unthreaded shoulder to allow for parts to rotate freely on the screw.
- bolt-holeAlternative form of bolthole: A hole in an animal’s den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit, i.e., a hole the animal may bolt through.
- molly boltA specialized screw fastener used with drywall as a hollow-wall anchor.
- head boltAlternative form of headbolt: A bolt that is used to secure the head of something (such as the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine).
- Allen boltA bolt whose head has a hexagonal socket.
- bolt actionsplural of bolt action: A type of firearm action in which the weapon's bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.
- bolt circleA theoretical circle passing through the center points of bolt holes positioned with equal spacing.
- climbing boltA bolt permanently fixed to a rock face to allow climbers to attach ropes etc
- coach boltSynonym of carriage bolt: A type of bolt with a rounded head and a square shank which will not turn.
- dead boltAlternative form of deadbolt: The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
- eye boltAlternative form of eyebolt: A bolt with a looped head or an opening in the head.
- ring-boltAlternative form of ringbolt: an eyebolt with a captive ring passing through it
- sex boltA type of fastener comprising a mated pair of screw and post; the post is a nut with a barrel-shaped flange and protruding boss that is internally threaded.
- bolt bucketA machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.
- toggle boltA fastening device consisting of a bolt and a pair of hinged, usually sprung, wings threaded at the hinge to receive the bolt, used by inserting the bolt with wings folded into a small hole in a sheet material to the point where the wings …
- bolt-ropesplural of bolt-rope
Compound words 66
- thunderboltA flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
- eyeboltA bolt with a looped head or an opening in the head.
- boltholeA hole in an animal’s den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit, i.e., a hole the animal may bolt through.
- fireboltA missile of fire.
- dogboltA fool; a contemptible person.
- ringboltan eyebolt with a captive ring passing through it
- drawboltA type of bolt with a threaded end that can be tightened to pull connected parts closer together and to increase tension.
- headboltA bolt that is used to secure the head of something (such as the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine).
- adderboltA dragonfly.
- birdboltA short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.