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Definition of fishbolt

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: a bolt for securing a fishplate specifically : a bolt joining two opposite fishplates

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“Fishbolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishbolt. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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