| 单词 | devil-bolt |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdevil-bolt ΚΠ 1811 R. Seppings et al. Let. 1 Apr. in Q. Rev. (1814) Apr. 236 With respect to the devil-bolts, as they are termed, or false clenches, we conceive the act so truly criminal that we are humbly of the opinion that the legislature should provide a punishment proportionate to the offence. 1867 W. H. Smyth & E. Belcher Sailor's Word-bk. 245 Devil-bolts, those with false clenches, often introduced into contract-built ships. 1894 Daily News 30 Nov. 7/5 The ‘devil-bolt’ swindle must have been the death of many a brave crew. 1910 A. K. P. Wingate Life John Ruskin iii. viii. 107 The parson preaches but does not convert; the professor lectures, but does not convince either himself or other people; the shipbuilder builds, but puts in devil-bolts. < as lemmas |
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