Boulton

noun

Matthew . 1728–1809, British engineer and manufacturer, who financed Watt's steam engine and applied it to various industrial purposes

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Examples from the Web for boulton

Contemporary Examples

“Wines are made differently than they were 20 years ago,” say Boulton.
The Myth About Old Wine
Keith Wallace
January 26, 2010

Historical Examples

This is the idea actually employed in Boulton and Watt engines.
Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt
Eugene S. Ferguson
Boulton left school early to engage in his father's business.
James Watt
Andrew Carnegie
Boulton agreed to take the Roebuck interest in the Watt patent for the debt.
James Watt
Andrew Carnegie
The last words in Boulton's letter, "and are attached to us," tell the story.
James Watt
Andrew Carnegie
Watt was absent when the former called and asked Boulton for employment.
James Watt
Andrew Carnegie

Boulton

Examples from the Web for boulton

Contemporary Examples

“Wines are made differently than they were 20 years ago,” say Boulton.

Historical Examples

This is the idea actually employed in Boulton and Watt engines.

Boulton left school early to engage in his father's business.

Boulton agreed to take the Roebuck interest in the Watt patent for the debt.

The last words in Boulton's letter, "and are attached to us," tell the story.

Watt was absent when the former called and asked Boulton for employment.