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(idiomatic, slang) A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.

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bolt bucket

Source Word

bolt bucket

Noun

idiomatic slang

(idiomatic, slang) A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.

Japanese Meaning

（俗語）みすぼらしい、故障しがちな自動車（または機械） / （慣用表現）ボロボロで信頼性の低い車両や機械

My old bolt bucket finally stalled on the highway, leaving us to push it to the shoulder.

私の古いオンボロ車がついに高速道路で止まってしまい、私たちはそれを路肩まで押す羽目になった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, slang) A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.

He's still driving the old boltbucket he drove while he was in school.

bolt buckets

（ plural ）