bolt

US /boʊlt/
UK /boʊlt/
"bolt" picture
1.

perno, tornillo

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

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He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
Apretó el perno con una llave inglesa.
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The bridge was held together by large steel bolts.
El puente estaba unido por grandes pernos de acero.
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2.

cerrojo, pasador

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

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She slid the bolt across the door for security.
Ella corrió el cerrojo de la puerta por seguridad.
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The old wooden door had a heavy iron bolt.
La vieja puerta de madera tenía un pesado cerrojo de hierro.
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3.

rayo, relámpago

a flash of lightning

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A bolt of lightning struck the old oak tree.
Un rayo cayó sobre el viejo roble.
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The sky was lit up by sudden bolts.
El cielo se iluminó con repentinos rayos.
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4.

rollo, pieza

a roll of fabric or wallpaper of a specified length

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We bought a whole bolt of silk for the dress.
Compramos un rollo entero de seda para el vestido.
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The store had several bolts of colorful fabric.
La tienda tenía varios rollos de tela colorida.
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1.

salir corriendo, huir

to run away suddenly and quickly

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The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
El caballo salió corriendo cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
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He bolted out of the room as soon as the alarm sounded.
Salió disparado de la habitación tan pronto como sonó la alarma.
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2.

engullir, tragar

to eat food quickly and often without chewing properly

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He was so hungry he bolted down his dinner.
Tenía tanta hambre que engulló su cena.
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Don't bolt your food; chew it properly.
No engullas la comida; mastícala bien.
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3.

echar el cerrojo, atornillar

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

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Remember to bolt the door before you leave.
Recuerda echar el cerrojo a la puerta antes de irte.
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The windows were securely bolted shut.
Las ventanas estaban firmemente cerradas con cerrojo.
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