As nouns the difference between bolt and hobble

is that bolt is a (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw while hobble is short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

As verbs the difference between bolt and hobble

is that bolt is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt while hobble is to fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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