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toggle bolt

American

noun

an anchor bolt having two hinged wings, ordinarily held open by a spring, for engaging the rough sides of a hole drilled in masonry or the inner surface of a hollow wall.

Etymology

Origin of toggle bolt

First recorded in 1785–95

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With any anchor or toggle bolt, you can double the capacity by installing two anchors and running the picture wire over both of them.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

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