boulter

[ bohl-ter ]

/ ˈboʊl tər /

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noun

a long, stout fishing line with several hooks attached.

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Origin of boulter

First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain

Words nearby boulter

Boulez, boulle, Boulogne, Boulogne Billancourt, Boult, boulter, Boulton, Boumedienne, boun, bounce, bounce around

How to use boulter in a sentence

The roasted ore, after it has passed through the boulter of the mill, must be as impalpable as the finest flour.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
As a churchman, Primate Boulter naturally regarded the land question in its bearings on the interests of the Establishment.
The Land-War In Ireland (1870)|James Godkin
This means literally: 'Riven as a blacksmith rives a sieve or boulter.'
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series|John Addington Symonds
Then let it run through a boulter, and put a little Orange flower-water to it, and sliced bread; and so serve it up cold.
The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened|Kenelm Digby

As good say that detestable little villain, Boulter, is delicate, because he has yellow curls.
The Channings|Mrs. Henry Wood