Definition

Noun: A small machine bolt, typically characterized by its size and use in light-duty fastening applications, often in assembling sheet metal or similar materials.

Usage

A "stove bolt" is a specific type of fastener. It is used to join materials, particularly in contexts where a small, sturdy bolt is needed, such as in the assembly of appliances, furniture, or light metalwork. The term originates from its common historical use in assembling stoves and similar sheet-metal products.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He secured the metal panel using several stove bolts.
  • The old repair manual specified stove bolts for reassembling the casing.
  • You'll need a wrench to tighten these stove bolts properly.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used more generally to refer to any small bolt with a slotted or Phillips head and a square or hex nut, though it technically describes a specific style.
• In historical or specialized contexts (e.g., vintage appliance restoration), specifying "stove bolt" indicates an authentic period-appropriate fastener.

Variants and Related Words

• Machine bolt: A broader category of bolt, typically fully threaded, of which a stove bolt is a small type.
• Carriage bolt: A different type of bolt with a smooth, rounded head and a square section beneath to prevent turning, often used in wood.
• Fastener: A general term for any device used to hold objects together, including bolts, screws, and rivets.

Synonyms

• Small bolt
• Machine screw (in some overlapping contexts, though a screw is technically different)

Related Phrases

• Stove bolt nut: The square or hex nut typically paired with a stove bolt.
• Stove bolt screw: An occasional, though less precise, term highlighting its threaded nature.

Noun

1. a small machine bolt