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)[1]
      At the time of replacement of broken staybolts, adjacent staybolts shall be inspected.

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