: an eyebolt with a ring through its eye

Illustration of ringbolt

Illustration of ringbolt

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringbolt was in 1599

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“Ringbolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringbolt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a bolt with a ring through a loop at one end
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