- Driftbolt
- Driftbolt Drift"bolt`, n. A bolt for driving out other bolts. [1913 Webster]
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Driftbolt
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driftbolt — /drift bohlt /, n. 1. Also called driftpin. a spike having a round shank and used for fastening heavy timbers together. v.t. 2. to fasten (timbers) together with a driftbolt. [1865 70; DRIFT + BOLT1] * * * … Universalium
driftbolt — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. : a bolt for driving out other bolts or pins 2. : a metal rod for securing timbers resembling a spike but with or without point or head * * * /drift bohlt /, n. 1. Also called driftpin. a spike having a round shank and used for … Useful english dictionary
driftpin — /drift pin /, n. 1. driftbolt (def. 1). 2. drift (def. 17a). [1870 75; DRIFT + PIN] * * * … Universalium
driftpin — noun : drift I 4e, 4g * * * /drift pin /, n. 1. driftbolt (def. 1). 2. drift (def. 17a). [1870 75; DRIFT + PIN] * * * driftˈpin see ↑drift (n) above … Useful english dictionary
shackle bar — noun 1. : a link coupling formerly used between railroad cars 2. : a device consisting of an ordinary pinch bar with a hinged shackle near the point for pulling out something (as a driftbolt or railroad spikes) … Useful english dictionary
