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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
I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.
Devo stringere il bullone sulla ruota della bicicletta.
Make sure to secure the furniture to the wall with bolts.
Assicurati di fissare i mobili al muro con bulloni.
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 dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown.
La sarta ha acquistato un rotolo di seta per creare un abito stupendo.
The fashion designer unrolled a bolt of colorful fabric to examine its pattern.
Lo stilista srotolò un rotolo di stoffa colorata per esaminarne il motivo.
03
a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
The senator 's bolt from the party shocked his colleagues.
A bolt of employees left the company after the announcement.
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.
The carpenter carefully bolted the new shelf to the wall to prevent it from falling.
Il falegname ha avvitato con cura la nuova mensola al muro per evitare che cadesse.
02
svignarsela, scappare
to depart quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Esempi
Startled by the unwelcome confrontation, he decided to bolt from the party without saying a word.
Sorpreso dal confronto indesiderato, decise di scomparire dalla festa senza dire una parola.
As soon as the alarm sounded, employees began to bolt from the building in an orderly evacuation.
Non appena è suonato l'allarme, i dipendenti hanno iniziato a sgattaiolare dall'edificio in un'evacuazione ordinata.
03
scappare, darsi alla fuga
to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive: to bolt | to bolt somewhere
Esempi
Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods.
Spaventato dal forte rumore, il cervo è fuggito nel bosco vicino.
As the thunderstorm approached, the cat bolted under the bed in fear.
Mentre il temporale si avvicinava, il gatto è schizzato sotto il letto per la paura.
04
ingurgitare, divorare
to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly
Transitive: to bolt food
Esempi
Hungry and in a rush, he bolted his breakfast, barely tasting the food.
Affamato e di fretta, ha ingoiato la sua colazione, a malapena assaporando il cibo.
The students, eager to get to their next class, bolted their snacks during the short break.
Gli studenti, impazienti di andare alla prossima lezione, hanno ingoiato i loro spuntini durante la breve pausa.
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.
In a daring move, the thief bolted from the scene of the crime, carrying a bag of stolen goods.
In una mossa audace, il ladro è fuggito dalla scena del crimine, portando con sé un sacco di merce rubata.
bolt
01
in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner
Esempi
He stood bolt upright during the inspection.
The statue's arm was bolt still.
02
in a straight, immediate, or direct manner
Esempi
The car went bolt across the intersection.
He ran bolt for the finish line.
