drawbolt

/ˈdrɔːbɒlt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fastening device, typically consisting of a metal rod with a screw thread at one end and a handle at the other, used for drawing or tightening the rod through a hole in a metal plate or other material.

“The drawbolt was used to secure the metal door of the safe during transport.”

Synonyms

  • draw pin
  • screw bolt

Antonyms

  • release pin
  • unfastening device