As nouns the difference between bolt and kingbolt

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 kingbolt is the main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.

As a verb bolt

is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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