bolt
Plural
bolts
1
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
- I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel.
- Make sure to secure the furniture to the wall with bolts.
- Please hand me the wrench so I can loosen the bolt.
- The construction worker used a heavy-duty bolt to connect the steel beams.
- The mechanic replaced the rusted bolt with a new one.
2
a roll of fabric or cloth that is typically sold in a store and can vary in length depending on the manufacturer or supplier
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.
- The dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown.
- The fashion designer unrolled a bolt of colorful fabric to examine its pattern.
- The seamstress carefully cut the fabric from the bolt to start sewing the garment.
- The store clerk measured the length of the bolt to calculate the customer's purchase.
- The textile store offers bolts of various fabrics, from cotton to linen.
3
a sliding piece in a lock that is moved to fasten or release it
- He slid the bolt to lock the door.
- The bolt of the gate was rusty and hard to move.
- She checked that the bolt was fully engaged.
- A sturdy bolt adds security to the entrance.
- The locksmith replaced the broken bolt.
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a sudden, intense discharge of electricity from the sky, often accompanied by thunder
- A bolt struck the tree during the storm.
- The hikers ran for cover when a bolt lit up the sky.
- The sudden bolt startled everyone on the beach.
- Lightning bolts danced across the horizon.
- The house was damaged by a powerful bolt during the storm.
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an act of moving quickly
- The horse made a sudden bolt toward the fence.
- In panic, the crowd made a bolt for the exits.
- The prisoner made a bolt for the open door.
- She made a bolt to catch the bus.
- The cat's bolt startled the dog.
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the part of a breech-loading firearm that ejects spent cartridges, loads new ones, and secures the breech
- He operated the rifle's bolt to chamber a round.
- The bolt of the gun jammed during practice.
- Skilled marksmen manipulate the bolt smoothly.
- The bolt mechanism ensures rapid firing.
- Cleaning the bolt is essential for firearm maintenance.
7
an abrupt departure, especially from an organization or group
- The senator's bolt from the party shocked his colleagues.
- A bolt of employees left the company after the announcement.
- His bolt from the alliance caused political turmoil.
- The athlete's bolt to a rival team angered fans.
- The CEO's sudden bolt led to a board meeting.