ringbolt
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ringbolt
Example Sentences
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A ringbolt at one edge showed how it was raised.
From The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards by Breckenridge, Gerald
Everything on the decks was brightly revealed, every ringbolt, the pins in the rails, deadeyes, sails, gear, aye, every rope in the rigging was boldly etched against the glowing background.
From The Blood Ship by Springer, Norman
"Lock him up," he ordered the guards, and Jason was secured to a sturdy ringbolt that projected from the wall.
From The Ethical Engineer by Harrison, Harry
Hold steady, Master Tom," said Sailor Ben, slipping the painter through the ringbolt and tying the loveliest knot you ever saw; "hold steady till I see if the mate can let me off.
From The Story of a Bad Boy by Aldrich, Thomas Bailey
On the wharf there—take that stern fast out to the last ringbolt.
From Java Head by Hergesheimer, Joseph
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