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Tubbing :: Tubbing (n.) A lining of timber or metal around the shaft of a mine; especially, a series of cast-iron cylinders bolted together, used to enable those who sink a shaft to penetrate quicksand, water, etc., with safety..

Rivet :: Rivet (v. t.) To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin, rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort of head..

Start :: Start (v. t.) To move suddenly from its place or position; to displace or loosen; to dislocate; as, to start a bone; the storm started the bolts in the vessel..

Drawbore :: Drawbore (n.) A hole bored through a tenon nearer to the shoulder than the holes through the cheeks are to the edge or abutment against which the shoulder is to rest, so that a pin or bolt, when driven into it, will draw these parts together..

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..

Toe :: Toe (n.) A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved..

Gate :: Gate (n.) In a lock tumbler, the opening for the stump of the bolt to pass through or into..

Burbolt :: Burbolt (n.) A birdbolt.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or catapult, esp. a short, stout, blunt-headed arrow; a quarrel; an arrow, or that which resembles an arrow; a dart..

Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. i.) To explain or unfold a matter; to make a revelation.

Bilbo :: Bilbo (n.) A long bar or bolt of iron with sliding shackles, and a lock at the end, to confine the feet of prisoners or offenders, esp. on board of ships..

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

Transom :: Transom (n.) One of the principal transverse timbers of the stern, bolted to the sternpost and giving shape to the stern structure; -- called also transsummer..

Dread-bolted :: Dread-bolted (a.) Armed with dreaded bolts.

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

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A set of ropes serving as stays to support the masts. The lower shrouds are secured to the sides of vessels by heavy iron bolts and are passed around the head of the lower masts.

Graham Bread :: Graham bread () Bread made of unbolted wheat flour.

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

Mugwump :: Mugwump (n.) A bolter from the Republican party in the national election of 1884; an Independent.

Bolting :: Bolting (n.) A darting away; a starting off or aside.

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