Bolt

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Cylindrical bar with square or hexagonal head, threaded at one end to receive a nut.

The threaded section does not continue as far as the head. A bolt is a commonly used fixing for joining metal parts.


Note 1: The French term boulon is also used for the combination of a nut and bolt.


Note 2: The term set screw and the French term vis calante are used when the threaded part continues as far as the head.


Note 3: The term stud applies to a set screw without a head.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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