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
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
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
That particular innovation depends on treehouse technology, an anchor bolt known as a Garnier Limb.
From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2015
Harry pulled it towards himself and attached the free end to the eye of the anchor bolt, on a loop of nickel-steel that had been placed there for that purpose.
From Thin Edge by Garrett, Randall
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