a bar of iron bent into the shape of a U, fitted with a screw thread and nut at each end.
Origin of U bolt
First recorded in 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for u-bolt
a metal bar bent into the shape of a U and threaded at both ends to receive securing nuts: used to secure leaf springs, ring bolts, shackles, etc
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