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bolt - Dictionary definition and meaning for word bolt
Definition
(noun) a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunderSynonyms : bolt of lightning , thunderboltDefinition
(noun) a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech Definition
(noun) the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a keySynonyms : deadboltDefinition
(noun) the act of moving with great hasteSynonyms : dashExample SentenceDefinition
- he made a dash for the door
(noun) a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length Definition
(noun) a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener Definition
(noun) a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) Definition
(verb) move or jump suddenlyExample SentenceDefinition
- She bolted from her seat
(verb) secure or lock with a boltExample SentenceDefinition
- bolt the door
(verb) swallow hastily Definition
(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody alongExample SentenceDefinition
- The thief made off with our silver
- the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
(verb) leave suddenly and as if in a hurryExample SentenceDefinition
- The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas
- When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out
(verb) eat hastily without proper chewingSynonyms : gobbleExample SentenceDefinition
- Don't bolt your food!
(verb) make or roll into boltsExample SentenceDefinition
- bolt fabric
(adv) in a rigid mannerExample SentenceDefinition
- the body was rigidly erect
- he sat bolt upright
(adv) directlyExample Sentence
- he ran bang into the pole
- ran slap into her
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