Meaning of the word "bolt cutters" in English

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bolt cutters

US /ˈboʊlt ˌkʌtərz/
UK /ˈboʊlt ˌkʌtərz/
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Noun

1.

a tool used for cutting bolts, chains, and padlocks

Example:
He used bolt cutters to break the chain.
The thief carried a pair of bolt cutters.
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