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boulter

[ bohl-ter ]

noun

  1. a long, stout fishing line with several hooks attached.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of boulter1

First recorded in 1595–1605; origin uncertain

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Example Sentences

The roasted ore, after it has passed through the boulter of the mill, must be as impalpable as the finest flour.

As a churchman, Primate Boulter naturally regarded the land question in its bearings on the interests of the Establishment.

This means literally: 'Riven as a blacksmith rives a sieve or boulter.'

Then let it run through a boulter, and put a little Orange flower-water to it, and sliced bread; and so serve it up cold.

As good say that detestable little villain, Boulter, is delicate, because he has yellow curls.

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