staybolt

English

Etymology

From stay +‎ bolt

Noun

staybolt (plural staybolts)

  1. a rod with threaded ends, used as a stay in a boiler, firebox etc.
    • Code of Federal Regulations, ProStar Publications →ISBN (no publication date given)
      At the time of replacement of broken staybolts, adjacent staybolts shall be inspected.

Alternative forms
  • stay bolt

Derived terms

References
  • staybolt at OneLook Dictionary Search
  • “stay bolt” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.
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