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Definition & Meaning of "bolt"in English

Bolt
01

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 

bolt definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bolts
Examples
I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel. 
02

a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier 

bolt definition and meaning

What is a "bolt"?

A bolt is a long roll or cylinder of fabric or material that typically measures around 40 to 100 yards in length and is used to cut and create multiple garments or other textile products. Bolts are typically stored upright on shelves or racks and are often wrapped in plastic or other protective material to prevent dust or damage. Bolts come in various widths and are made of a variety of materials, including cotton, silk, wool, or synthetic fibers. They are an important component of the textile industry and are used in a wide range of applications, from fashion and apparel to home décor and upholstery.

Examples
The dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown. 
03

a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it 

bolt definition and meaning
Examples
He slid the bolt to lock the door. 
04

a sudden, intense discharge of electricity from the sky, often accompanied by thunder 

Examples
A bolt struck the tree during the storm. 
05

an act of moving quickly 

Examples
The horse made a sudden bolt toward the fence. 
06

the part of a breech-loading firearm that ejects spent cartridges, loads new ones, and secures the breech 

Examples
He operated the rifle's bolt to chamber a round. 
07

an abrupt departure, especially from an organization or group 

Examples
The senator's bolt from the party shocked his colleagues. 
to bolt
01

to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole 

Transitive: to bolt sth to a support structure
to bolt definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bolt
3rd person singular
bolts
Present participle
bolting
Past simple
bolted
Past participle
bolted
Examples
The blacksmith expertly bolted the heavy gate to its frame, ensuring stability. 
02

to depart quickly and unexpectedly 

Intransitive
to bolt definition and meaning
Examples
Startled by the unwelcome confrontation, he decided to bolt from the party without saying a word. 
03

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly 

Intransitive: to bolt | to bolt somewhere
Examples
Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods. 
04

to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly 

Transitive: to bolt food
Examples
Hungry and in a rush, he bolted his breakfast, barely tasting the food. 
05

to flee or escape abruptly 

Intransitive: to bolt from a place
Examples
The prisoner managed to unlock the door and bolted from the jail, taking a guard hostage. 
bolt
01

in a stiff, inflexible, or unyielding manner 

Grammatical Information
Examples
He stood bolt upright during the inspection. 
02

in a straight, immediate, or direct manner 

Examples
The car went bolt across the intersection. 
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