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Bolt
01
parafuso, rebite
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
Exemplos
I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.
Preciso apertar o parafuso da roda da bicicleta.
Make sure to secure the furniture to the wall with bolts.
Certifique-se de prender os móveis à parede com parafusos.
02
rolo de tecido, peça de tecido
a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier
Exemplos
The dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown.
A costureira comprou um rolo de seda para criar um vestido deslumbrante.
The fashion designer unrolled a bolt of colorful fabric to examine its pattern.
O estilista desenrolou um rolo de tecido colorido para examinar seu padrão.
03
a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The senator 's bolt from the party shocked his colleagues.
A bolt of employees left the company after the announcement.
to bolt
01
aparafusar, fixar com parafusos
to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole
Transitive: to bolt sth to a support structure
Exemplos
The blacksmith expertly bolted the heavy gate to its frame, ensuring stability.
O ferreiro peritamente parafusou o portão pesado ao seu quadro, garantindo estabilidade.
The carpenter carefully bolted the new shelf to the wall to prevent it from falling.
O carpinteiro aparafusou cuidadosamente a nova prateleira na parede para evitar que caísse.
02
escapulir, sair rapidamente
to depart quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Exemplos
Startled by the unwelcome confrontation, he decided to bolt from the party without saying a word.
Assustado com o confronto indesejado, ele decidiu fugir da festa sem dizer uma palavra.
As soon as the alarm sounded, employees began to bolt from the building in an orderly evacuation.
Assim que o alarme tocou, os funcionários começaram a sair correndo do prédio em uma evacuação ordenada.
03
fugir, escapulir
to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly
Intransitive: to bolt | to bolt somewhere
Exemplos
Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods.
Assustado com o barulho alto, o veado disparou para a floresta próxima.
As the thunderstorm approached, the cat bolted under the bed in fear.
À medida que a tempestade se aproximava, o gato disparou para debaixo da cama com medo.
04
engolir, devorar
to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly
Transitive: to bolt food
Exemplos
Hungry and in a rush, he bolted his breakfast, barely tasting the food.
Com fome e com pressa, ele engoliu o café da manhã, mal provando a comida.
The students, eager to get to their next class, bolted their snacks during the short break.
Os alunos, ansiosos para chegar à próxima aula, devoraram seus lanches durante o breve intervalo.
05
fugir, escapar
to flee or escape abruptly
Intransitive: to bolt from a place
Exemplos
The prisoner managed to unlock the door and bolted from the jail, taking a guard hostage.
O prisioneiro conseguiu destrancar a porta e fugiu da prisão, tomando um guarda como refém.
In a daring move, the thief bolted from the scene of the crime, carrying a bag of stolen goods.
Em um movimento ousado, o ladrão fugiu da cena do crime, carregando uma sacola de bens roubados.
bolt
01
in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner
Exemplos
He stood bolt upright during the inspection.
The statue's arm was bolt still.
02
in a straight, immediate, or direct manner
Exemplos
The car went bolt across the intersection.
He ran bolt for the finish line.
