bolthead

/ˈbɒl.hɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fastener or a male thread in a mechanical system

“The engineer searched for the correct bolthead to secure the loose pipe.”

2. noun

A male head or a threaded nut used in machinery

“The old engine required a specific bolthead to be replaced for proper functioning.”

Synonyms

  • bolt
  • nut

Antonyms

  • destruction
  • loosening