A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 190
nds. Distinguished from a rod asconnecting two or more members in immediatecontact, and, therefore, as being shorter. B. A movable bar, rod, or similar piece forsecuring a door, wiadow, or the like; whethermade to slide horizontally or vertically; eitherin a case or sheath, or in three or more… … Bolt: with Rings .\nd Door-pull, all of Wood,Swiss, 17th Century. C. A pin, hook, or large screw driven or letinto a wall, or the like, as a means — generallytemporary — of suii|)ort or suspension. Hardlyto be distinguished fnjiu a spike or screw in theordinary sen.se, except as being larger or of…
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