Bolt (fastener)

For other uses, see Bolt (disambiguation).

Bolt with a nut

A bolt is an externally helical threaded fastener capable of being tightened or released by a twisting force (torque) to a matching nut. The bolt has an external male thread requiring a matching nut with a pre-formed female thread.[1]

  1. ^ "Bolt | Definition of Bolt by Merriam-Webster". Merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.