Definition of bolt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weatherlightning flash seen as a white line
- A bolt of lightning lit up the sky.
2.
fastenermetal fastener with a head and threaded body
- He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
3.
hardwaresliding bar in a lock or latch mechanism
- She slid the bolt to secure the door.
4.
escapesudden movement to escape
- The horse made a bolt for the open gate.
5.
sewingUS large roll of fabric or materialUS
- They bought a bolt of cloth for the curtains.
6.
crossbowsmall missile for a crossbow
- The archer loaded a bolt into the crossbow.
7.
weaponTECH. sliding mechanism in a firearmTECH.
- He pulled back the bolt to load the rifle.
Verb
1.
securetr. fasten with a metal pin or bartr.
- He bolted the door before leaving..
2.
movementintr. move suddenly and quicklyintr.
- The horse bolted from the stable.
3.
- She bolted her lunch and rushed back to work..
4.
politicsintr. refuse to support a political partyintr.
- He bolted from the party after the scandal.
5.
plantintr. TECH. produce flowers or seeds prematurelyintr. TECH.
- The lettuce bolted in the hot weather.
Adverb
surprisesuddenly and without warning
- The cat sat bolt upright when it heard the noise.
Images of bolt
lightning flash seen as a white line 
metal fastener with a head and threaded body 
sliding bar in a lock or latch mechanism 
small missile for a crossbow 
sliding mechanism in a firearm
Expressions with bolt
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eat a large amount of food quickly
He bolted down his dinner before the meeting.
leave a place quickly and unexpectedly
She bolted out of the room when she heard the news.
sitting or standing very straight
She sat bolt upright when she heard the news..
sudden event happening unexpectedly without any warning
The news came as a bolt out of the blue to everyone.
suddenly run towards something quickly
When the door opened, the cat made a bolt for freedom.
sit with a very straight back
She sat bolt upright during the entire meeting.
surprising and shocking occurrence
His resignation was a bolt from the blue for everyone.
discharge of electricity in the sky
A bolt of lightning struck the tree.
flash of lightning in a visible form
The lightning bolt struck the tree, splitting it in two..
device used to sever thick metal bars, chains or fasteners
He used a bolt cutter to break the chain on the gate.
basic and practical details of a subject
She explained the nut and bolt of the project to the team.
place to escape to for safety or privacy
He retreated to his bolt-hole in the countryside.
run away suddenly to escape from control or confinement
The prisoners tried to bolt for freedom during the storm.
metal bar sliding to lock doors or gates
He secured the gate with a slide bolt.
sudden attempt to escape confinement or control
The prisoner made a bolt for freedom during the transfer.
container for holding bolts
The mechanic reached into the bolt bucket for a replacement.
added to something else to enhance or complete it
They opted for a bolt-on module to improve the software's capabilities..
round-headed bolt for securing wood to masonry
The carpenter used a coach bolt to attach the beam.
type of fastener with a threaded shaft used to hold objects together
He tightened the screw bolt to secure the shelf.
matched metal fasteners with threads used together to hold parts tightly
He secured the steel plates with a bolt and nut.
metal fastener embedded in concrete to hold structural parts firmly
The engineer specified a larger anchor bolt for the steel column base.
widened top of a metal bolt shaped for turning with tools
Tighten each bolt head firmly with a wrench before starting the engine.
metal fastener shaped like a U for holding objects
The plumber used a U-bolt to secure the pipe.
firearm mechanism operated manually with a bolt handle
The hunter preferred a bolt action for its accuracy.
Origin of bolt
Old English, bolt (arrow)
Terms with bolt included in their meaning
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door security
bolt immovable from outside a door
literal
hit by a lightning bolt
metal fastener
spiral ridge on a screw or bolt
mechanics
nut not tightly fastened on a bolt
mechanical
make a bolt or screw more secure
door hardware
metal plate on a door frame that catches the latch or bolt
fastening
screw a threaded fastener onto a bolt to hold parts
tools
spanner head for fitting over a bolt
repair
turn a bolt using a hand tool
security
lock with a rotating cylinder to move a bolt
weather lightning
lightning seen as a broad flash without a visible bolt
technology
specified turning force used when fastening a bolt nut or similar part
skateboarding
the bolt holding a skateboard truck together
abr: M8 Bolt
type of bolt with a specific size and thread
firearms
gap between bolt face and cartridge stop
technology
imaginary circle passing through evenly spaced points like gear teeth or bolt holes
acr: Bolt Circle Diameter
distance across a circle through bolt holes
technology
nut with a dome-shaped cap covering a bolt end
mechanical coupling
U-shaped coupling with holes for a bolt
technology
having a cylindrical recess for a bolt head
construction
insert a screw or bolt below the surface
bolt or screw
having a flat conical top for flush insertion
mechanical
wedge through a bolt to hold it
mechanics
secure a bolt with a wedge
Examples of bolt in a sentence
The photographer captured a bolt in the night sky. The bolt was missing from the assembly kit. She replaced the rusty bolt with a new one. The bolt was rusty and hard to move. He installed a new bolt on the gate. At the loud noise, the deer made a bolt for the woods.
The child made a bolt toward the exit. The tailor unwrapped a bolt of blue denim. We chose a bolt of linen for the tablecloths. The bolt flew straight and true. He crafted a new bolt for his crossbow. The bolt jammed during the shooting practice. He examined the bolt for any signs of wear. The mechanic bolted the engine parts together. She bolted the windows for extra security. She bolted towards the exit when the fire alarm rang. The cat bolted up the tree when it saw the dog. He bolted his dinner before the meeting. They bolted their snacks during the break. Several members bolted over the new policy. She decided to bolt after the leadership change. The spinach began to bolt unexpectedly. Farmers dislike when crops bolt too soon. She bolted out of the room when the fire alarm rang. The dog bolted awake at the sound of thunder.
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- French:éclair, boulonner, ...
- German:Blitz, verriegeln, ...
- Italian:lampo, serrare, ...
- Spanish:rayo, asegurar, ...
- Portuguese:raio, trancar, ...
- Chinese:闪电, 用螺栓固定, ...
- Japanese:稲妻, ボルトで固定する, ...
- Arabic:صاعِقَة, أَغْلَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:בָּרָק, לִבְרוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:молния, запирать, ...
- Ukrainian:спалах, запирати, ...
- Hindi:बिजली की लकीर, कुंडी लगाना, ...
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