Synonyms of nuts and bolts

nuts and bolts

plural noun

as in ropes

the specific practical details of something

the nuts and bolts of the merger of the two companies have yet to be worked out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ropes
• brass tacks
• ins and outs
• nitty-gritty
• specifics
• technicalities
• minutiae
• incidentals
• particulars
• ramifications
• peculiarities
• quirks
• oddities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nuts and bolts

Rather than relying on conventional nuts and bolts, which can add significant weight, the students bonded the structure together. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

William—and even George’s grandfather, King Charles—are preparing George for the nuts and bolts of becoming king, while Kate is there to provide support, encouragement, and, most of all, love. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

The nuts and bolts are that England won 2-1 after extra time with an imperious Jude Bellingham scoring both after Andreas Schjelderup had given Norway the lead. — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026

For once the story seems less about progress in the nuts and bolts of how the cars weave their way around road hazards. — New Atlas, 20 June 2026

Nevertheless, the nuts and bolts of this honeytrap plot, known as Operation Edzell, still make the jaws drop. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 3 June 2026

Where Macy’s has landed in the innovation sweepstakes is on a philosophy focused on improving the nuts and bolts of the core retail business, rather than on often expensive gimmickry. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 June 2026

The nuts and bolts of weather forecasting Earth is huge. — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026

The one on East 12th Avenue in Congress Park is my go-to, with walls jam-packed with products and a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave you awestruck. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026