Definition of bolt

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Bolt (n.) A strong pin, of iron or other material, used to fasten or hold something in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other end..

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Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.
Bultel :: Bultel (n.) A bolter or bolting cloth; also, bran..
Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Sunk into a chamfer; as, a countersunk bolt..
Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. i.) To explain or unfold a matter; to make a revelation.
Boltel :: Boltel (n.) See Boultel.
Bolting :: Bolting (n.) A darting away; a starting off or aside.
Copper-fastened :: Copper-fastened (a.) Fastened with copper bolts, as the planks of ships, etc.; as, a copper-fastened ship..
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..
Bibbs :: Bibbs (n. pl.) Pieces of timber bolted to certain parts of a mast to support the trestletrees.
Stud :: Stud (n.) A stud bolt.
Sterna :: Sternson (n.) The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee..
Pumpernickel :: Pumpernickel (n.) A sort of bread, made of unbolted rye, which forms the chief food of the Westphalian peasants. It is acid but nourishing..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To separate, as if by sifting or bolting; -- with out..
Boltonite :: Boltonite (n.) A granular mineral of a grayish or yellowish color, found in Bolton, Massachusetts. It is a silicate of magnesium, belonging to the chrysolite family..
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis..
Key :: Key (n.) An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock and operated by turning in its place..
Fastening :: Fastening (n.) Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc..
Wringbolt :: Wringbolt (n.) A bolt used by shipwrights, to bend and secure the planks against the timbers till they are fastened by bolts, spikes, or treenails; -- not to be confounded with ringbolt..
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