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Bolt
01
perno
a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut
Ejemplos
I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.
Necesito apretar el tornillo de la rueda de la bicicleta.
Make sure to secure the furniture to the wall with bolts.
Asegúrate de fijar los muebles a la pared con tornillos.
02
rollo de tela, pieza de tela
a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier
Ejemplos
The dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown.
La costurera compró un rollo de seda para crear un vestido impresionante.
The fashion designer unrolled a bolt of colorful fabric to examine its pattern.
El diseñador de moda desenrolló un rollo de tela colorida para examinar su patrón.
03
a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it
Ejemplos
He slid the bolt to lock the door.
The bolt of the gate was rusty and hard to move.
04
a sudden, intense discharge of electricity from the sky, often accompanied by thunder
Ejemplos
A bolt struck the tree during the storm.
The hikers ran for cover when a bolt lit up the sky.
05
an act of moving quickly
Ejemplos
The horse made a sudden bolt toward the fence.
In panic, the crowd made a bolt for the exits.
06
the part of a breech-loading firearm that ejects spent cartridges, loads new ones, and secures the breech
Ejemplos
He operated the rifle 's bolt to chamber a round.
The bolt of the gun jammed during practice.
07
an abrupt departure, especially from an organization or group
Ejemplos
The senator 's bolt from the party shocked his colleagues.
A bolt of employees left the company after the announcement.
to bolt
01
atornillar, sujetar con pernos
to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole
Transitive: to bolt sth to a support structure
Ejemplos
The blacksmith expertly bolted the heavy gate to its frame, ensuring stability.
El herrero peritamente atornilló la pesada puerta a su marco, asegurando su estabilidad.
The carpenter carefully bolted the new shelf to the wall to prevent it from falling.
El carpintero atornilló cuidadosamente el nuevo estante a la pared para evitar que se cayera.
02
escabullirse, salir pitando
to depart quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Startled by the unwelcome confrontation, he decided to bolt from the party without saying a word.
Sorprendido por el enfrentamiento no deseado, decidió salir corriendo de la fiesta sin decir una palabra.
As soon as the alarm sounded, employees began to bolt from the building in an orderly evacuation.
Tan pronto como sonó la alarma, los empleados comenzaron a salir disparados del edificio en una evacuación ordenada.
03
escapar, huir
to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive: to bolt | to bolt somewhere
Ejemplos
Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods.
Asustado por el fuerte ruido, el ciervo huyó hacia el bosque cercano.
As the thunderstorm approached, the cat bolted under the bed in fear.
A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, el gato salió disparado debajo de la cama por miedo.
04
engullir, tragar
to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly
Transitive: to bolt food
Ejemplos
Hungry and in a rush, he bolted his breakfast, barely tasting the food.
Hambriento y con prisa, devoró su desayuno, apenas probando la comida.
The students, eager to get to their next class, bolted their snacks during the short break.
Los estudiantes, ansiosos por llegar a su próxima clase, tragaron sus bocadillos durante el breve descanso.
05
huir, escapar
to flee or escape abruptly
Intransitive: to bolt from a place
Ejemplos
The prisoner managed to unlock the door and bolted from the jail, taking a guard hostage.
El prisionero logró abrir la puerta y huyó de la cárcel, tomando a un guardia como rehén.
In a daring move, the thief bolted from the scene of the crime, carrying a bag of stolen goods.
En un movimiento audaz, el ladrón huyó de la escena del crimen, llevando una bolsa de bienes robados.
bolt
01
in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner
Ejemplos
He stood bolt upright during the inspection.
The statue's arm was bolt still.
02
in a straight, immediate, or direct manner
Ejemplos
The car went bolt across the intersection.
He ran bolt for the finish line.
