Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [king-bohlt]
- /ˈkɪŋˌboʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [king-bohlt]
- /ˈkɪŋˌboʊlt/
Definitions of kingbolt word
- noun kingbolt a vertical bolt connecting the body of a vehicle with the fore axle, the body of a railroad car with a truck, etc. 1
- noun kingbolt (in a roof truss) an iron or steel rod serving as a king post. 1
- noun kingbolt A kingpin in a mechanical structure. 1
- noun kingbolt the pivot bolt that connects the body of a horse-drawn carriage to the front axle and provides the steering joint 0
- noun kingbolt a similar bolt placed between a railway carriage and the bogies 0
- noun kingbolt any main bolt; esp., one that acts as a vertical pivot for a turning vehicle, as that connecting the front axle of a wagon, etc., or the truck of a railroad car, with the body 0
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Origin of kingbolt
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; king + bolt1
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Parts of speech for Kingbolt
noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kingbolt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kingbolt usage trend in Literature
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