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 mechanic tightened the bolts on the car's engine. "Der Mechaniker zog die Schrauben am Motor des Autos fest.materialtechnicalmachineitembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiegelA sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism."He slid the bolts on the door to make sure it was locked securely. "Er schob den Riegel an der Tür vor, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sicher verschlossen war.partdevicestructureitembuildingarchitecturemachineChat 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."We put extra bolts on the back door to make the house more secure at night. "Wir haben zusätzliche Riegel an der Hintertür angebracht, um das Haus nachts sicherer zu machen.architecturematerialutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschlussA sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm."The hunter checked the bolts of his rifle to ensure they were working properly before the hunt. "Der Jäger überprüfte den Verschluss seines Gewehrs, um sicherzustellen, dass er vor der Jagd richtig funktionierte.partweaponmachinetechnicalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBolzen, ArmbrustpfeilA 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 soldier loaded the crossbow with bolts, ready to defend the castle wall. "Der Soldat lud die Armbrust mit Bolzen, bereit, die Burgmauer zu verteidigen.weaponmilitarytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlitz, BlitzschlagA lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt."During the thunderstorm, bright bolts of lightning flashed across the sky. "Während des Gewitters zuckten helle Blitze über den Himmel.weatherenergynaturedisasterphysicsphenomenaelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, AnfallA sudden event, action or emotion."The news of the company closing was a complete bolts out of the blue for all the employees. "Die Nachricht von der Schließung des Unternehmens war ein völliger Schlag ins Gesicht für alle Mitarbeiter.actioneventemotionChat 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.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlucht, DavonrennenA sudden flight, as to escape creditors."Faced with mounting debt, the small business owner made a bolts to another country, leaving everything behind. "Angesichts der wachsenden Schulden ergriff der Kleinunternehmer die Flucht in ein anderes Land und ließ alles zurück.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."Her bolts from the Democratic party over the issue of education reform surprised many of her long-time supporters. "Ihre Abtrünnigkeit von der Demokratischen Partei in der Frage der Bildungsreform überraschte viele ihrer langjährigen Anhänger.politicsgovernmentactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, FußfesselAn iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter."The jailer secured the prisoner's legs with heavy bolts to prevent escape. "Der Gefängniswärter sicherte die Beine des Gefangenen mit schweren Fesseln, um eine Flucht zu verhindern.lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchub, AnlaufA burst of speed or efficiency.""The team's offense showed several impressive bolts of speed during the second half, scoring three quick touchdowns." "Die Offensive des Teams zeigte in der zweiten Halbzeit mehrere beeindruckende Schübe an Geschwindigkeit und erzielte drei schnelle Touchdowns.actionabilityenergyachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschrauben, festschraubenTo connect or assemble pieces using a bolt."Bolt the vice to the bench."Schrauben Sie den Schraubstock an die Werkbank.technicalmachineindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo secure a door by locking or barring it."Bolt the door."Verriegle die Tür.propertyarchitecturebuildingChat 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.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlötzlich zuschlagen, wie ein Blitz einschlagenTo strike or fall suddenly like a bolt."The cat bolts under the bed whenever it hears a loud noise. "Die Katze schlägt unter das Bett, wann immer sie ein lautes Geräusch hört.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareabhauen, flüchtenTo escape."The dog bolts out the door whenever someone leaves it open. "Der Hund haut aus der Tür ab, wann immer jemand sie offen lässt.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchießen, in die Höhe schießenOf 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.plantagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlingen, hinunterschlingenTo swallow food without chewing it."Because he was late for school, he bolts down his breakfast. "Weil er zu spät zur Schule kam, schlang er sein Frühstück hinunter.foodactionChat 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 los, Leute, kippt eure Getränke runter; ich will in den nächsten Pub!drinkfoodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbspringen, sich lossagenTo refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.""Disappointed with the party's choice for president, Sarah bolts and announces she will vote for an independent candidate." "Enttäuscht von der Wahl des Parteivorsitzenden, springt Sarah ab und gibt bekannt, dass sie für einen unabhängigen Kandidaten stimmen wird.politicsgovernmentstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerausplatzen, losschreienTo utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out."Seeing the surprise party, Maria bolted out, "I had no idea!", ruining the surprise. "Als sie die Überraschungsparty sah, platzte Maria heraus: „Ich hatte keine Ahnung!“, und ruinierte so die Überraschung.communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSieb, BeuteltuchA sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter."The miller used the bolts to sift the freshly ground wheat, separating the fine flour from the coarser bran. "Der Müller benutzte das Sieb, um den frisch gemahlenen Weizen zu sieben und das feine Mehl von den gröberen Kleie zu trennen.utensilfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSieben, durchsiebenTo sift, especially through a cloth."The baker bolts the flour to remove any lumps before making the bread. "Der Bäcker siebt das Mehl, um Klumpen zu entfernen, bevor er das Brot macht.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, siebenTo separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means."The farmer bolts the wheat kernels, separating them from the chaff and unwanted debris to prepare them for milling into flour. "Der Bauer sortiert die Weizenkörner aus und trennt sie von Spreu und unerwünschten Rückständen, um sie für das Mahlen zu Mehl vorzubereiten.processchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsprechen, übenTo discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law."The law students bolted the complex contract case amongst themselves before their professor arrived, hoping to anticipate his questions. "Die Jurastudenten besprachen den komplexen Vertragsfall untereinander, bevor ihr Professor kam, in der Hoffnung, seine Fragen vorherzusehen.lawcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading