eyebolt

American  

[ahy-bohlt] / ˈaɪˌboʊlt /

noun

1. a bolt having a ring-shaped head.

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eyebolt British  

/ ˈaɪˌbəʊlt /

noun

1. a threaded bolt, the head of which is formed into a ring or eye for lifting, pulling, or securing

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Etymology

Origin of eyebolt

First recorded in 1760–70; eye + bolt ¹

Example Sentences

Other Ebola experts have taken to calling this loop the eyebolt, after a bolt of the same name that can be found in a hardware store.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

A lardcan poured with concrete with an eyebolt in the center.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

Harry reached out, grasped it with one hand, and pulled it toward him, guiding it toward the eyebolt.

From Thin Edge by Garrett, Randall

There is an iron eyebolt near the bottom edge, through which a rope probably passed for the purpose of raising the rudder when not in use.

From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.

A lug fitted into an offset in the larger eyebolt so that the spike could not twist.

From Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Manucy, Albert