Eyebolts

/ˈaɪboʊlts/ noun

Definition

Plural of eyebolt; multiple bolts with eye-shaped ends used for fastening and attachment.

Etymology

Plural of 'eyebolt' formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

Ships use hundreds of eyebolts to attach sails and rigging—a single eyebolt is modest, but a structure needs multitudes of these modest connections to work.

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