wringbolt en · NOUN
Etymology
From wring + bolt.
Meanings
- (historical) A bolt with a ring or eye, used by shipwrights to temporarily bend and secure the planks against the timbers until they are fixed in place.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wringbolts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wrain-bolt | alternative | lexicographic |