bolton

/ˈbɒltən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who builds or makes bolts or other metal fasteners.

“He was a skilled bolton who made parts for the local engineering company.”

2. noun

A town in Greater Manchester, England.

“Bolton is a popular destination for shopping and sports events.”

3. noun

A town in Lancashire, England, now part of Greater Manchester.

“Bolton was an important textile town in the Industrial Revolution.”

4. noun

A Scottish term for a young girl or a young woman.

“She was a bonny bolton with long, curly brown hair.”

Synonyms

  • blacksmith
  • counsellor
  • fabricator

Antonyms

  • debtor
  • outsider