bolt
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/bəʊlt/
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/bəʊlt/
noun
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A metal bar that slides to lock a door or window.
She slid the bolt to lock the door.
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A metal pin with a nut used to fasten things together.
He used a bolt to attach the shelf to the wall.
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A flash of lightning that looks like a line.
A bolt of lightning lit up the sky.
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A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.
The knight loaded a bolt into his crossbow.
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A roll of cloth wrapped around cardboard.
She bought a bolt of fabric for her dress.
verb
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To lock a door or window with a sliding bar.
Remember to bolt the door before you leave.
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To fasten things together with a metal pin.
They will bolt the pieces of wood together.
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To suddenly run away because of fear.
The rabbit bolted when it saw the dog.
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To run away quickly to escape.
He bolted from the room when he heard the noise.
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To eat food very quickly.
Don't bolt your lunch; chew slowly.
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To stop supporting a political party or group.
Some members may bolt the party after the election.
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To grow too fast and produce seeds, making it less good to eat.
If the lettuce bolts, it becomes bitter.
translation
A metal bar that slides to lock a door or window.; A metal pin with a nut used to fasten things together.; A flash of lightning that looks like a line.; A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.; A roll of cloth wrapped around cardboard.
To lock a door or window with a sliding bar.; To fasten things together with a metal pin.; To suddenly run away because of fear.; To run away quickly to escape.; To eat food very quickly.; To stop supporting a political party or group.; To grow too fast and produce seeds, making it less good to eat.
Word Forms
3rd Present
bolts
Past
bolted
Perfect
bolted
Progressive
bolting
Plural
bolts