Meaning of “the bolts that held his face together”
English Language & Usage Asked by Reaserchee on March 22, 2021
What does “bolts” mean here?
I used to crouch down into the seat and hold my coat in front of my face when I sensed a frightening scene coming, peeking through the buttonhole to find out when it was over. Through the buttonhole Frankenstein’s monster glowered; lightning flashed; sweat poured over the bolts that held his face together.
From the short story “The Movie House” written by John Updike
2 Answers
This is clearly a description of Frankenstein's monster or something similar. A bolt is a parallel-sided screw that is usually held in place by a nut.
Answered by chasly - supports Monica on March 22, 2021
The second definition at Lexico is:
A long pin with a head that screws into a nut, used to fasten things together.
Answered by Old Brixtonian on March 22, 2021
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