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Bolt
01
bullone
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
Esempi
The mechanic replaced the rusted bolt with a new one.
Il meccanico ha sostituito il bullone arrugginito con uno nuovo.
02
rotolo di stoffa, pezza di stoffa
a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier
Esempi
The textile store offers bolts of various fabrics, from cotton to linen.
Il negozio di tessuti offre rotoli di vari tessuti, dal cotone al lino.
03
a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it
Esempi
The locksmith replaced the broken bolt.
04
a sudden, intense discharge of electricity from the sky, often accompanied by thunder
Esempi
The house was damaged by a powerful bolt during the storm.
05
an act of moving quickly
Esempi
The cat 's bolt startled the dog.
06
the part of a breech-loading firearm that ejects spent cartridges, loads new ones, and secures the breech
Esempi
Cleaning the bolt is essential for firearm maintenance.
07
an abrupt departure, especially from an organization or group
Esempi
The CEO 's sudden bolt led to a board meeting.
to bolt
01
bullonare, fissare con bulloni
to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole
Transitive: to bolt sth to a support structure
Esempi
The blacksmith expertly bolted the heavy gate to its frame, ensuring stability.
Il fabbro ha abilmente bullonato il pesante cancello alla sua cornice, assicurandone la stabilità.
02
svignarsela, scappare
to depart quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Esempi
Realizing they were late for the train, the couple had to bolt from the house to catch it on time.
Rendendosi conto che erano in ritardo per il treno, la coppia dovette sgattaiolare via di casa per prenderlo in tempo.
03
scappare, darsi alla fuga
to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive: to bolt | to bolt somewhere
Esempi
In the chaotic scene, people began to bolt from the crowded concert venue.
Nella scena caotica, la gente ha iniziato a scappare dall'affollato luogo del concerto.
04
ingurgitare, divorare
to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly
Transitive: to bolt food
Esempi
Faced with a tight schedule, the athlete had to bolt a protein bar before the race.
Di fronte a un programma serrato, l'atleta ha dovuto ingoiare velocemente una barretta proteica prima della gara.
05
scappare, darsela a gambe
to flee or escape abruptly
Intransitive: to bolt from a place
Esempi
The prisoner managed to unlock the door and bolted from the jail, taking a guard hostage.
Il prigioniero è riuscito a sbloccare la porta ed è fuggito dal carcere, prendendo in ostaggio una guardia.
bolt
01
in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner
Esempi
The tree remained bolt firm despite the wind.
02
in a straight, immediate, or direct manner
Esempi
The message came bolt to the point.
