roofbolt

noun, verb — 2 senses

roofbolt

noun

Etymology From roof + bolt.

1

Business, Mining A safety bolt installed in the roof of an underground mine.

roofbolt

verb

Etymology From roof + bolt.

1

Business, Mining To install safety bolts in the roof of an underground mine.

Related terms
roofbolter

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