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bolting [′bōl·tiŋ] (engineering) A fastening system using screw-threaded devices such as nuts, bolts, or studs. (food engineering) The process of refining or purifying, especially of sifting flour or meal through a sieve. (mining engineering) The use of vibrating sieves to separate particles of different sizes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A MAN to Whom Time Was Money, and who was bolting his breakfast in order to catch a train, had leaned his newspaper against the sugar- bowl and was reading as he ate. By the time he recovered his seat, Bob was in full career, bolting the way he had come, and making Wolf side-jump to the bushes. So all except Jack Pumpkinhead, who was still tied fast to the Saw-Horse, ran to the various entrances of the royal palace and closed the heavy doors, bolting and locking them securely. |
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