anchor bolt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of anchor bolt
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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I prefer vertical hold-down anchors that are bolted to a substantial concrete pier with a 5/8-inch diameter anchor bolt.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
There are quite a few designs; I prefer to use ones that allow for a little adjustment of the post base if the anchor bolt is not in the perfect location.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
It’s best to place a long half-inch anchor bolt in the wet concrete that will be used to bolt down a galvanized-metal deck post base.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
That particular innovation depends on treehouse technology, an anchor bolt known as a Garnier Limb.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2015
The ship moved away from the asteroid and yawed around so that the "tail" was pointed toward the anchor bolt.
From Thin Edge by Garrett, Randall
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