Definition of bolt

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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..

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Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge, as conies, rabbits, etc..
Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) A belemnite, or thunderstone..
Talon :: Talon (n.) The shoulder of the bolt of a lock on which the key acts to shoot the bolt.
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..
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes..
Bolted :: Bolted (imp. & p. p.) of Bol.
Kingbolt :: Kingbolt (n.) A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts..
Birdbolt :: Birdbolt (n.) A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.
Dogbolt :: Dogbolt (n.) The bolt of the cap-square over the trunnion of a cannon.
Spur :: Spur (n.) A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side..
Copper-fastened :: Copper-fastened (a.) Fastened with copper bolts, as the planks of ships, etc.; as, a copper-fastened ship..
Drawbolt :: Drawbolt (n.) A coupling pin. See under Coupling.
Bolting :: Bolting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bol.
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..
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..
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..
Bolter :: Bolter (n.) A kind of fishing line. See Boulter.
Thunder :: Thunder (n.) The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.
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..
Meal :: Meal (n.) Grain (esp. maize, rye, or oats) that is coarsely ground and unbolted; also, a kind of flour made from beans, pease, etc.; sometimes, any flour, esp. if coarse..
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