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Toggle bolts

Scope note

Bolt and nut assemblies used to fasten objects to a hollow wall or a wall accessible from only one side. The nut has pivoted wings that close against a spring when the nut end of the assembly is pushed through a hole and open on the other side. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300068600

Broader Terms used

<bolts by form>

Term used for

bolts, toggle

Equivalent Terms used

toggle bolt

Created

12yrs ago

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