bolt
/bɒlt/
A 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; Latch-related senses; A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism
- plural
- bolts
Meanings
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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
The bolt is not working.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
He made a bolt for it.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
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Latch-related senses; A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism
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Latch-related senses; 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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Latch-related senses; A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm
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An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetterrare
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A stalk or scape (of garlic, onion, etc)rare
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A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of clothrare
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A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.; The standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yardsrare
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Senses involving sudden movement; A small personal-armour-piercing missile for short-range use, or (in common usage though deprecated by experts) a short arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapultrare
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Senses involving sudden movement; A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt — See thunderbolt.rare