Definition of bolt

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Bolt (v. t.) To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge, as conies, rabbits, etc..

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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..
Mainpin :: Mainpin (n.) A kingbolt.
Flour :: Flour (v. t.) To grind and bolt; to convert into flour; as, to flour wheat..
Thunderbolt :: Thunderbolt (n.) A shaft of lightning; a brilliant stream of electricity passing from one part of the heavens to another, or from the clouds to the earth..
Spar :: Spar (v. t.) To bolt; to bar.
Birdbolt :: Birdbolt (n.) A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.
Bolting :: Bolting (n.) A sifting, as of flour or meal..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) To spring suddenly aside, or out of the regular path; as, the horse bolted..
Screw :: Screw (n.) Specifically, a kind of nail with a spiral thread and a head with a nick to receive the end of the screw-driver. Screws are much used to hold together pieces of wood or to fasten something; -- called also wood screws, and screw nails. See also Screw bolt, below..
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.
Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.
String :: String (n.) An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) A sudden spring or start; a sudden spring aside; as, the horse made a bolt..
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..
Baybolt :: Baybolt (n.) A bolt with a barbed shank.
Bolty :: Bolty (n.) An edible fish of the Nile (genus Chromis).
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..
Unbarricade :: Unbarricade (v. t.) To unbolt; to unbar; to open.
Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope..
Bee :: Bee (n.) Pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through; -- called also bee blocks..
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