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String :: String (n.) An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it..

Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To separate, as if by sifting or bolting; -- with out..

Stud :: Stud (n.) A stud bolt.

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..

Rivet :: Rivet (n.) A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends..

Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Sunk into a chamfer; as, a countersunk bolt..

Chesstree :: Chesstree (n.) A piece of oak bolted perpendicularly on the side of a vessel, to aid in drawing down and securing the clew of the mainsail..

Buolt :: Buolt (n.) Corrupted form Bolt.

Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To shoot; to discharge or drive forth.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) Lightning; a thunderbolt.

Wringstaff :: Wringstaff (n.) A strong piece of plank used in applying wringbolts.

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

Drawbolt :: Drawbolt (n.) A coupling pin. See under Coupling.

Pawl :: Pawl (n.) A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel..

Eyebolt :: Eyebolt (n.) A bolt which a looped head, or an opening in the head..

Fence :: Fence (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking..

Footrope :: Footrope (n.) That part of the boltrope to which the lower edge of a sail is sewed.

Carronade :: Carronade (n.) A kind of short cannon, formerly in use, designed to throw a large projectile with small velocity, used for the purpose of breaking or smashing in, rather than piercing, the object aimed at, as the side of a ship. It has no trunnions, but is supported on its carriage by a bolt passing through a loop on its under side..

Searcer :: Searcer (n.) One who sifts or bolts.

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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