BOAT. See [Advice-Boat], [Pontoon-Boat], &c.
BODY, in the art of war, is a number of forces, horse or foot, united and marching under one commander.
Main Body of an army, sometimes means the troops encamped in the center between the two wings, and generally consists of infantry. The main body on a march, signifies the whole of the army, exclusive of the van and rear-guard.
Body of a Reserve. See [Reserve].
Body of a place, is, generally speaking, the buildings in a fortified town; yet the inclosure round them is generally understood by it.
BOIS de remontage, Fr. every species of timber which is used to new mount cannon, or refit ammunition waggons, &c.
Bois de chauffage, Fr. the fuel which is distributed among French troops.
BOLT, an iron pin used for strengthening a piece of timber, or for fastening two or more articles together. Bolts in gunnery, being of several sorts, admit of various denominations, which arise from the specific application of them, as
| 1. | Eye | - | Bolts. | |
| 2. | Joint | |||
| 3. | Transom | |||
| 4. | Bed | |||
| 5. | Breeching | |||
| 6. | Bracket | |||
| 7. | Stool-bed | |||
| 8. | Garnish | |||
| 9. | Axle-tree | |||
| 10. | Bolster |