noun
- plural of kingbolt: a large bolt used as a pivot or main fastening element in mechanical assemblies
Usage: mechanical engineering
Examples
- The trailer’s kingbolts needed replacement after years of heavy use.
- Engineers inspected all the kingbolts in the suspension system.
- The mechanic tightened the kingbolts to the specified torque.
- Heavy-duty kingbolts are essential for truck trailer connections.
- The assembly manual specified grade 8 kingbolts for this application.
- Worn kingbolts can cause dangerous mechanical failures.