noun🔗ShareSchraube, BolzenA (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."The carpenter used a bolt to secure the wooden beams together. "Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Schraube, um die Holzbalken zusammenzubringen.materialtechnicalmachineitembuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiegelA sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism."The locksmith carefully replaced the broken bolt in the front door's lock. "Der Schlosser ersetzte sorgfältig den kaputten Riegel im Schloss der Haustür.partmachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiegelA 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."The old wooden door had a strong bolt, keeping the intruders out. "Die alte Holztür hatte einen starken Riegel, der die Eindringlinge draußen hielt.architecturebuildingpropertyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschlussA sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm."The gunsmith carefully adjusted the bolt to ensure the cartridge was securely chambered. "Der Büchsenmacher justierte den Verschluss sorgfältig, um sicherzustellen, dass die Patrone sicher geladen wurde.militaryweaponmachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBolzen, PfeilA small personal-armour-piercing missile for short-range use, or (in common usage though deprecated by experts) a short arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult."The archer practiced launching bolts from his crossbow, aiming for the target in the courtyard. "Der Schütze übte das Abschießen von Pfeilen aus seiner Armbrust und zielte auf das Ziel im Innenhof.militaryweapontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlitz, BlitzschlagA lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt."A bright lightning bolt illuminated the sky during the summer storm. "Ein heller Blitz erhellte den Himmel während des Sommersturms.weathernatureenergydisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, plötzliches EreignisA sudden event, action or emotion."The sudden bolt of anger surprised everyone at the meeting. "Der plötzliche Gefühlsausbruch der Wut überraschte alle bei der Sitzung.eventactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBallenA large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth."24 March 1774 - Newspaper: Stamford Mercury - "Mr. Cole, Basket-maker...has lost near 300 boults of rods" https//www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000254/17740324/001/0001" März 1774 - Zeitung: Stamford Mercury - „Herr Cole, Korbmacher...hat fast 300 Ballen Stangen verloren“ materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSprung, SatzA sudden spring or start; a sudden leap aside."The horse made a bolt."Das Pferd machte einen Satz.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlucht, WeglaufenA sudden flight, as to escape creditors."Facing mounting debt, the businessman made a bolt for the airport, hoping to avoid his creditors. "Angesichts der wachsenden Schulden ergriff der Geschäftsmann die Flucht zum Flughafen, in der Hoffnung, seine Gläubiger zu vermeiden.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbtrünnigkeit, Partei verlassenA refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party."The senator's bolt from the party surprised everyone. "Der Austritt des Senators aus der Partei überraschte alle.politicsgovernmentactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, FußfesselAn iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter."The prisoner's legs were chained together with heavy iron bolts. "Die Beine des Gefangenen waren mit schweren Eisenfesseln zusammengekettet.lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchub, AnsturmA burst of speed or efficiency."The team had a bolt of speed in the final minutes of the game, scoring three goals in a row. "Das Team hatte in den letzten Spielminuten einen Schub an Geschwindigkeit und erzielte drei Tore in Folge.actionabilityachievementenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschrauben, festschraubenTo connect or assemble pieces using a bolt."Bolt the vice to the bench."Verschrauben Sie den Schraubstock an der Werkbank.technicalbuildingmachinestructureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo secure a door by locking or barring it."Bolt the door."Verriegeln Sie die Tür.propertybuildingarchitectureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFliehen, weglaufen, plötzlich davonrasenTo flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly."Seeing the snake, the horse bolted."Als das Pferd die Schlange sah, raste es davon.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerausspringen lassen, aufscheuchenTo cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted)."to bolt a rabbit"Ein Kaninchen aufscheuchen.animalactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlitzen, einschlagenTo strike or fall suddenly like a bolt."The thunder bolted from the sky, startling the children playing outside. "Der Donner blitzte vom Himmel und erschreckte die draußen spielenden Kinder.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFliehen, weglaufenTo escape."The student bolted from the classroom when the bell rang. "Der Schüler floh aus dem Klassenzimmer, als die Glocke läutete.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchießen, schnell wachsenOf a plant, to grow quickly; to go to seed."Lettuce and spinach will bolt as the weather warms up."Kopfsalat und Spinat schießen, wenn sich das Wetter erwärmt.plantbiologyagricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlingen, hinunterschlingenTo swallow food without chewing it."The baby bolted down his cereal, eager to get outside and play. "Das Baby schlang sein Müsli hinunter, weil es unbedingt draußen spielen wollte.foodactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinunterstürzen, hinunterkippenTo drink one's drink very quickly; to down a drink."Come on, everyone, bolt your drinks; I want to go to the next pub!"Na kommt schon, Leute, kippt eure Getränke runter; ich will in den nächsten Pub!drinkfoodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbspringen, verlassenTo refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party."The student bolted from the school's student council nomination, refusing to support the candidate chosen by the student body president. "Der Student sprang von der Nominierung des Schülerrats ab und weigerte sich, den vom Schülersprecher gewählten Kandidaten zu unterstützen.politicsgovernmentactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerausplatzen, losschreienTo utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out."During the family meeting, my brother bolted out a complaint about the noisy TV. "Während des Familientreffens platzte mein Bruder mit einer Beschwerde über den lauten Fernseher heraus.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗SharePlötzlich, schnurstracksSuddenly; straight; unbendingly."The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection."Die Soldaten standen plötzlich kerzengerade zur Inspektion.wayactionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSiebA sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter."The miller used a special bolt to separate the bran from the flour. "Der Müller benutzte ein spezielles Sieb, um die Kleie vom Mehl zu trennen.utensilagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSieben, durchsiebenTo sift, especially through a cloth."The cook bolted the flour through a fine sieve to remove the lumps. "Der Koch siebte das Mehl durch ein feines Sieb, um die Klumpen zu entfernen.utensilfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAussieben, abscheidenTo sift the bran and germ from wheat flour."Graham flour is unbolted flour."Grahammehl ist ungesiebtes Mehl.foodagricultureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAussortieren, abscheidenTo separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means."The chemist carefully bolted the various samples of sand, separating them by size to study their different compositions. "Der Chemiker sortierte die verschiedenen Sandproben sorgfältig aus und trennte sie nach Größe, um ihre unterschiedlichen Zusammensetzungen zu untersuchen.processtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesprechen, erörternTo discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law."The siblings bolted the details of their argument over the allowance money, hoping to resolve it before their parents got involved. "Die Geschwister besprachen die Einzelheiten ihres Streits über das Taschengeld, in der Hoffnung, ihn zu lösen, bevor ihre Eltern sich einmischten.lawcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
