Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allen bolt

/ˈælən ˈboʊlt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: al-len bolt
IPA: /ˈælən ˈboʊlt/

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bolt whose head has a hexagonal socket.

Etymology

From Allen, the name of Allen Manufacturing Company, and bolt.

Inflected Forms

Allen bolts (plural)

Phrases

Allen key Allen screw Allen wrench hex head bolt

Frequently Paired Words

Allen key Allen screw Allen wrench hex head bolt

Questions

How do you pronounce allen bolt?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈælən ˈboʊlt/.
What does allen bolt mean?: A bolt whose head has a hexagonal socket.
Where does allen bolt come from?: From Allen, the name of Allen Manufacturing Company, and bolt.

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