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Definitions

nuts and bolts

NOUN
basic parts
Synonyms
WEAK
bare bones basic details basics brass tacks essentials fundamentals innards inner workings mechanics nitty-gritty no frills practical details practicalities workings

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Also, that the nuts and bolts for the on-board camera are screwed tight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Though financial therapy is increasing in popularity, it doesn’t necessarily get down to the nuts and bolts of your finances.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025

Her firm, West Special Fasteners, makes nuts and bolts, and has been doing since 1999.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

Schindler knew little about the nuts and bolts of manufacturing and wasn't interested in learning.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.