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kingbolt
noun
king·bolt
ˈkiŋ-ˌbōlt
: a vertical bolt by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts
Word History
First Known Use
1839, in the meaning defined above
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“Kingbolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingbolt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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