v
To excavate using such equipment.
n
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
v
(transitive) To make a hole through something.
v
To enlarge the diameter of a round hole by boring.
n
A person who bores or drills; a person employed to drill bore holes.
n
Obsolete form of bolt. [A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.]
n
Obsolete form of bolt. (mechanical fastener) [A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.]
v
To bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.
n
Synonym of carriage bolt.
v
(transitive) To create such a cylindrical recess.
n
A counterbore. (cylindrical recess)
v
(transitive) To create such a conical recess.
n
The bolt of the capsquare over the trunnion of a cannon.
n
A bolt for driving out other bolts.
v
(ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
n
Alternative form of elf-bolt [A belemnite.]
n
(engineering) A bolt used to fasten fishplates.
n
A device for withdrawing drills, etc., from artesian and other wells that are drilled, bored, or driven.
v
(transitive) To make holes in (an object or surface).
n
(engineering) A band on a trip-hammer helve, bearing the trunnions.
n
The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.
n
The weight or hammer of a pile driver; a heavy mass of iron, which, being raised high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging.
v
(firearms, transitive) To modify so that the capacity of the burning cartridge powder is greater than the volume within the barrel.
n
A weight which strikes a blow, in a ramming device such as a pile driver, steam hammer, or stamp mill.
v
To enlarge a hole, especially using a reamer; to bore a hole wider.
v
(transitive) To bore through an existing hole, generally to correct its shape.
n
(automotive) Synonym of rebore
n
(now chiefly dialectal) a sieve
n
A person who operates such a device.
n
A press where pressure is applied by turning a screw.
adj
Provided with a borer.
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