- wringbolt
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: alteration of ringbolt: an eyebolt with the end cut in a wood screw used in shipbuilding as a temporary plank fastening while the permanent fastenings are being driven
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
wringbolt
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Wringbolt — Wring bolt , n. (Shipbuilding) A bolt used by shipwrights, to bend and secure the planks against the timbers till they are fastened by bolts, spikes, or treenails; not to be confounded with ringbolt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wringstaff — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun (plural wringstaves) Etymology: wring (as in wringbolt) + staff : a strong piece of wood used in the ring of a wringbolt … Useful english dictionary
Wrain-bolt — n. Same as {Wringbolt}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
