# bloat vs bolt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bloat
*verb · IPA /bləʊt/ · frequency rank #46,939*
To cause to become distended.

### bolt
*noun · IPA /bɒlt/ · frequency rank #6,659*
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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