A bolt that is drawn or pulled to secure or fasten something, often used in mechanical locking systems or door hardware.
From 'draw' (to pull) + 'bolt' (Old English bolt, meaning a short thick bar). Medieval origin in door and gate security mechanisms.
Drawbolts were the medieval equivalent of modern deadbolts—you'd literally pull a metal bolt across to lock a door, combining manual strength with physics for security.
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