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Meaning of the word bolt in English

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bolt

US /boʊlt/
UK /boʊlt/
"bolt" picture

Noun

1.

a long, cylindrical piece of metal, typically threaded, used with a nut to fasten things together

Example:
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He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
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The bridge was held together by large steel bolts.
Synonym:
fastenerpinrivetstud
2.

a bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window

Example:
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She slid the bolt across the door for security.
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The old wooden door had a heavy iron bolt.
Synonym:
barlatchlockcatch
3.

a flash of lightning

Example:
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A bolt of lightning struck the old oak tree.
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The sky was lit up by sudden bolts.
Synonym:
flashstreakstreak of lightning
4.

a roll of fabric or wallpaper of a specified length

Example:
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We bought a whole bolt of silk for the dress.
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The store had several bolts of colorful fabric.
Synonym:
rollpiecelength

Verb

1.

to run away suddenly and quickly

Example:
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The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
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He bolted out of the room as soon as the alarm sounded.
Synonym:
fleedashsprintrunrush
2.

to eat food quickly and often without chewing properly

Example:
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He was so hungry he bolted down his dinner.
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Don't bolt your food; chew it properly.
Synonym:
gobblegorgegulpdevourwolf
3.

to fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket

Example:
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Remember to bolt the door before you leave.
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The windows were securely bolted shut.
Synonym:
lockbarsecurefasten
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Related Word:
bolt cutters