Bolt and nut

a metallic pin with a head formed upon one end, and a movable piece (the nut) screwed upon a thread cut upon the other end. See B, C, and D, in illust. above.

See also: Bolt

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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Based on product type, the global wheel bolt and wheel nut market is further classified into bolt and nut. Bolt segment is further sub-segmented into budged hex conical bolt, budged hex spherical bolt, and other bolts.
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He instructed his crew to remove the aft section for a cleaning and inspection of the bolt and nut plate assembly.