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Bolt

/bɒlt/ · noun

Meaning

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 by Sense

  1. 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.
  2. Latch-related senses
  3. An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
  4. A stalk or scape (of garlic, onion, etc).
  5. A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
  6. Senses involving sudden movement
  7. (transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
  8. (transitive, figurative) To affix in a crude or unnatural manner.

Example Sentences

He shall to prison, and there die in boults.
Away with him to prison! Lay bolts enough upon him:
All kinds of vegetables may be used as a topping, but the best are strongly flavoured ones without too much moisture, such as celery, garlic bolts, chives, scallions, or various beans (long beans, green beans etc.) ...
She ordered Cat's Ear Noodles heaped with garlic bolts and tomatoes, the broth thick with cumin, laced with black vinegar. The girl caught her accent, the sibilant sing-song of the south, and smiled, tilting her head questioningly.
Mr. Cole, Basket-maker...has lost near 300 boults of rods
Not only were the old sails being mended, but new sails were coming on board, and bolts of canvas, and coils of rigging; in short, everything betokened that the ship's preparations were hurrying to a close.
Bolt the vice to the bench.
Most languages are *not* based on C++. C++ is a complicated mess. It's C with object oriented features bolted on as an afterthought and no-one in their right mind would want to base another language on it.

Synonyms for bolt

bangdashabscondslapdashabsquatulategobblerigidlyslaprun outgo offstifflyrun offdeadboltbolt of lightningbolt outdecampsmackthunderbolt

Antonyms for bolt

unbolt

Related Words

deadboltthunderboltrun outslapsmackbanggobblego offabsquatulaterun offdecampabscondslapdashdashstifflyrigidlybolt of lightningbolt outscrewlock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bolt mean?

Bolt means 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..

What is a synonym for bolt?

Common synonyms include bang, dash, abscond, slapdash.

What is the opposite of bolt?

Possible antonyms include unbolt.

How do you use bolt in a sentence?

He shall to prison, and there die in boults.

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