What does bolt cutters mean?

Definition

A cutting tool with two long handles and short, strong jaws that close together to cut bolts, wire or metal chains.

Example sentences

• Bring the bolt cutters over here; this wire is too thick for the pliers.🔊

  Bring the bolt cutters over here; this wire is too thick for the pliers.

• These bolt cutters won't fit around that chain link; have we got a larger pair?🔊

  These bolt cutters won't fit around that chain link; have we got a larger pair?

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bolt cutters in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese