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nut and bolt

/nʌt ænd bəʊlt/

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phrase

/nʌt ænd bəʊlt/B1formaltechnical
  • ruГайка и болт — это пара крепежных элементов, используемых вместе для скрепления объектов: болт представляет собой стержень с резьбой и головкой, а гайка — небольшой блок с резьбовым отверстием, который навинчивается на болт. В переносном смысле фраза «nuts and bolts» относится к основным, практическим деталям или фундаментальным составляющим чего-либо.

A nut and bolt are a pair of fasteners used together to hold objects together: the bolt is a threaded rod with a head, and the nut is a small block with a threaded hole that screws onto the bolt. Figuratively, the phrase 'nuts and bolts' refers to the basic, practical details or fundamental components of something.

  1. Fastening hardwareB1formal

    A nut and bolt are a pair of fasteners used to hold objects together: the bolt is a threaded rod, and the nut is a threaded block that screws onto it.

    ruГайка и болт

    • He tightened the nut and bolt to secure the shelf.
    • The mechanic replaced the rusty nut and bolt on the engine.
    • You need a wrench to fasten the nut and bolt properly.
  2. Basic practical detailsB2informal

    Used metaphorically to refer to the fundamental, practical, or essential details of a subject or activity.

    ruОсновные практические детали

    • Let's get down to the nuts and bolts of the project.
    • She explained the nuts and bolts of the new software.
    • Understanding the nuts and bolts of the process is crucial for success.