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Unbold vs Unbolt - What's the difference?

unbold | unbolt |

As verbs the difference between unbold and unbolt

is that unbold is (typography) to change printed text from a bold typeface to a normal typeface while unbolt is to undo a bolt; to unlock.

As an adjective unbold

is (typography) having a typeface which is nonbold.

unbold

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (typography) To change printed text from a bold typeface to a normal typeface.

    • Usage notes

    The terms unbolding'' (present participle) and ''unbolded (as a simple past form or as a past participle) are unattested.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (typography) Having a typeface which is nonbold.

    • unbolt

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to undo a bolt; to unlock
  • * Shakespeare
    • He shall unbolt the gates.