What is a strong pin, of iron or other material, used to fasten or hold something in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other end called?
bolt — A strong pin, of iron or other material, used to fasten or hold something in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other end. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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