Definition of bolt

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Bolt (n.) A compact package or roll of cloth, as of canvas or silk, often containing about forty yards..

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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..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side..
Countersink :: Countersink (n.) An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt..
Flour :: Flour (v. t.) To grind and bolt; to convert into flour; as, to flour wheat..
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes..
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..
Pintle :: Pintle (n.) A kingbolt of a wagon.
Spider :: Spider (n.) A skeleton, or frame, having radiating arms or members, often connected by crosspieces; as, a casting forming the hub and spokes to which the rim of a fly wheel or large gear is bolted; the body of a piston head; a frame for strengthening a core or mold for a casting, etc..
Buolt :: Buolt (n.) Corrupted form Bolt.
Mainpin :: Mainpin (n.) A kingbolt.
Bolter :: Bolter (n.) One who sifts flour or meal.
Bolthead :: Bolthead (n.) A long, straight-necked, glass vessel for chemical distillations; -- called also a matrass or receiver..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law..
Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) Vehement threatening or censure; especially, ecclesiastical denunciation; fulmination..
Burbolt :: Burbolt (n.) A birdbolt.
Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter..
Bolter :: Bolter (n.) One who bolts; esp.: (a) A horse which starts suddenly aside. (b) A man who breaks away from his party.
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To shoot; to discharge or drive forth.
Ribband :: Ribband (n.) A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position, and give rigidity to the framework..
Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To strengthen (a beam, mast, etc.), or unite end to end (two timbers, railroad rails, etc.) by bolting a plank, timber, or plate to the beam, mast, or timbers, lengthwise on one or both sides. See Fish joint, under Fish, n..
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