Bolt

Quick meaning: Bolt is a noun meaning Latch-related senses.

Meaning

Latch-related senses.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Bolt the vice to the bench.

He shall to prison, and there die in boults.

Away with him to prison! Lay bolts enough upon him:

Mr. Cole, Basket-maker...has lost near 300 boults of rods

Word Forms

• bolts
• bolting
• bolted

Synonyms for bolt

Depending on context, synonyms include bang, dash, abscond, slapdash, absquatulate, gobble.

Antonyms for bolt

Common opposites include unbolt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deadbolt, thunderbolt, run out, slap, smack, bang.

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