BOLT
/bɒlt/
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Definition
/bɒlt/
noun
- A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
- A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
- A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
verb
- To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.“Bolt the vice to the bench.”
- To secure a door by locking or barring it.“Bolt the door.”
- To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.“Seeing the snake, the horse bolted.”
adverb
- Suddenly; straight; unbendingly.“The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection.”
Source: Wiktionary
Anagrams of BOLT
Hooks
Back hooks: BOLT-S
