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Bolt (fastener)

A metal pin with a head and a thread, used with a nut to fasten things together.

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
Duplicate · right

Bolt (ride-hailing)

An Estonian mobility company offering ride-hailing, scooters and food delivery.

First in use: c. 2013

Bolt / Bolt (fastener) / Bolt (ride-hailing)

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A fastener became Europe's ride-hailing rival to Uber.

Which meaning of Bolt is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Bolt (fastener) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Bolt (ride-hailing) arrived in 2013. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Bolt (fastener)

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Duplicate · c. 2013

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