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bolt meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of bolt at MeaningMonkey.org. bolt meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.BOLT noun
Definition of bolt (noun)
- a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
- synonyms: bolt of lightning, thunderbolt
- a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech
- the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
- synonyms: deadbolt
- the act of moving with great haste
- "he made a dash for the door"
- synonyms: dash
- a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length
- a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
- a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)
BOLT verb
Definition of bolt (verb)
- move or jump suddenly
- "She bolted from her seat"
- secure or lock with a bolt
- "bolt the door"
- antonym: unbolt
- swallow hastily
- run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
- leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
- "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
- synonyms: beetle off, bolt out, run off, run out
- eat hastily without proper chewing
- "Don't bolt your food!"
- synonyms: gobble
- make or roll into bolts
- "bolt fabric"
BOLT adverb
Definition of bolt (adverb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet