bolt circle

noun

A theoretical circle passing through the center points of bolt holes positioned with equal spacing.

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nounbolt circle (plural bolt circles)

plural bolt circles

  1. engineeringA theoretical circle passing through the center points of bolt holes positioned with equal spacing.

    Synonyms: BC, B.C.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA theoretical circle passing through the center points of bolt holes positioned with equal spacing.

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