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Bolty :: Bolty (n.) An edible fish of the Nile (genus Chromis).

Die :: Die (n.) A hollow internally threaded screw-cutting tool, made in one piece or composed of several parts, for forming screw threads on bolts, etc.; one of the separate parts which make up such a tool..

Selvedge :: Selvedge (n.) The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes..

Chain :: Chain (n.) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels..

Snipebill :: Snipebill (n.) A bolt by which the body of a cart is fastened to the axle.

Vireton :: Vireton (n.) An arrow or bolt for a crossbow having feathers or brass placed at an angle with the shaft to make it spin in flying.

Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.

Lug :: Lug (n.) A projecting piece to which anything, as a rod, is attached, or against which anything, as a wedge or key, bears, or through which a bolt passes, etc..

Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.

Forelock :: Forelock (n.) A cotter or split pin, as in a slot in a bolt, to prevent retraction; a linchpin; a pin fastening the cap-square of a gun..

Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward..

Strip :: Strip (v. i.) To fail in the thread; to lose the thread, as a bolt, screw, or nut. See Strip, v. t., 8..

Unbar :: Unbar (v. t.) To remove a bar or bars from; to unbolt; to open; as, to unbar a gate..

Hutch :: Hutch (n.) The case of a flour bolt.

Birdbolt :: Birdbolt (n.) A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.

Headrope :: Headrope (n.) That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.

Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) Vehement threatening or censure; especially, ecclesiastical denunciation; fulmination..

Gripe :: Gripe (n.) An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted; also, broad bands passed around a boat to secure it at the davits and prevent swinging..

Latch :: Latch (n.) A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted..

Bolted :: Bolted (imp. & p. p.) of Bol.

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