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Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. t.) To remove a bolt from; to unfasten; to unbar; to open.

Sprigged :: Sprig (n.) A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.

Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) To spring suddenly aside, or out of the regular path; as, the horse bolted..

Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A strong rope rove through the cascabel of a cannon and secured to ringbolts in the ship's side, to limit the recoil of the gun when it is discharged..

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..

Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) Something resembling lightning in suddenness and effectiveness.

Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..

Langrel :: Langrel (n.) A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister..

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..

Birdbolt :: Birdbolt (n.) Anything which smites without penetrating.

Controller :: Controller (n.) An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged..

Dogbolt :: Dogbolt (n.) The bolt of the cap-square over the trunnion of a cannon.

Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) A refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.

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

Bolt :: 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..

Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) To strike or fall suddenly like a bolt.

Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.

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

Strip :: Strip (v. t.) To tear off (the thread) from a bolt or nut; as, the thread is stripped..

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

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