English · Word Candidate

BOLTS

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Acronym used to remember the essential features of a map: Border, orientation (north arrow), legend, title, scale.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “BOLTS” mean?

Acronym used to remember the essential features of a map: Border, orientation (north arrow), legend, title, scale.

Is “BOLTS” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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