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Bolt
/bɒlt/
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
📖 Definitions of "Bolt"
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A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
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A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
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A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
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A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
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To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
"Bolt the vice to the bench."
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To secure a door by locking or barring it.
"Bolt the door."
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To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.
"Seeing the snake, the horse bolted."
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To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted).
"to bolt a rabbit"
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Suddenly; straight; unbendingly.
"The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection."
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