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Bolt vs Washer - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between bolt and washer

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 washer is something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.

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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