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Strip :: Strip (v. i.) To fail in the thread; to lose the thread, as a bolt, screw, or nut. See Strip, v. t., 8..

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..

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..

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

Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) A sudden flight, as to escape creditors..

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..

Pintle :: Pintle (n.) A kingbolt of a wagon.

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

Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.

Washer :: Washer (n.) A ring of metal, leather, or other material, or a perforated plate, used for various purposes, as around a bolt or screw to form a seat for the head or nut, or around a wagon axle to prevent endwise motion of the hub of the wheel and relieve friction, or in a joint to form a packing, etc..

Slot :: Slot (n.) A bolt or bar for fastening a door.

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..

Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..

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..

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

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

Range :: Range (v.) A bolting sieve to sift meal.

Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..

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

Bolter :: Bolter (n.) A kind of fishing line. See Boulter.

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