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bolts

/bəʊlts/ /boʊlts/

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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.

Examples :

"The mechanic tightened the bolts on the car's engine. "

material technical machine item building

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noun

A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.

Examples :

"He slid the bolts on the door to make sure it was locked securely. "

part device structure item building architecture machine

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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.

Examples :

"We put extra bolts on the back door to make the house more secure at night. "

architecture material utility building

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A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.

Examples :

"The hunter checked the bolts of his rifle to ensure they were working properly before the hunt. "

part weapon machine technical military

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A 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.

Examples :

"The soldier loaded the crossbow with bolts, ready to defend the castle wall. "

weapon military technology

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A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.

Examples :

"During the thunderstorm, bright bolts of lightning flashed across the sky. "

weather energy nature disaster physics phenomena electric

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A sudden event, action or emotion.

Examples :

"The news of the company closing was a complete bolts out of the blue for all the employees. "

action event emotion

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A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.

Examples :

"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"

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A sudden spring or start; a sudden leap aside.

Examples :

"The horse made a bolt."

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A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.

Examples :

"Faced with mounting debt, the small business owner made a bolts to another country, leaving everything behind. "

business finance economy

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A refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.

Examples :

"Her bolts from the Democratic party over the issue of education reform surprised many of her long-time supporters. "

politics government action organization

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An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.

Examples :

"The jailer secured the prisoner's legs with heavy bolts to prevent escape. "

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A burst of speed or efficiency.

Examples :

""The team's offense showed several impressive bolts of speed during the second half, scoring three quick touchdowns." "

action ability energy achievement

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verb

To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

Examples :

"Bolt the vice to the bench."

technical machine industry building

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To secure a door by locking or barring it.

Examples :

"Bolt the door."

property architecture building

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To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.

Examples :

"Seeing the snake, the horse bolted."

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To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted).

Examples :

"to bolt a rabbit"

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To strike or fall suddenly like a bolt.

Examples :

"The cat bolts under the bed whenever it hears a loud noise. "

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Examples :

"The dog bolts out the door whenever someone leaves it open. "

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Of a plant, to grow quickly; to go to seed.

Examples :

"Lettuce and spinach will bolt as the weather warms up."

plant agriculture biology

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To swallow food without chewing it.

Examples :

"Because he was late for school, he bolts down his breakfast. "

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To drink one's drink very quickly; to down a drink.

Examples :

"Come on, everyone, bolt your drinks; I want to go to the next pub!"

drink food action

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To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.

Examples :

""Disappointed with the party's choice for president, Sarah bolts and announces she will vote for an independent candidate." "

politics government state organization

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To utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out.

Examples :

"Seeing the surprise party, Maria bolted out, "I had no idea!", ruining the surprise. "

communication language action

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A sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter.

Examples :

"The miller used the bolts to sift the freshly ground wheat, separating the fine flour from the coarser bran. "

utensil food agriculture

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To sift, especially through a cloth.

Examples :

"The baker bolts the flour to remove any lumps before making the bread. "

utensil food process

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To sift the bran and germ from wheat flour.

Examples :

"Graham flour is unbolted flour."

food agriculture process

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To separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means.

Examples :

"The farmer bolts the wheat kernels, separating them from the chaff and unwanted debris to prepare them for milling into flour. "

process chemistry industry

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To discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law.

Examples :

"The law students bolted the complex contract case amongst themselves before their professor arrived, hoping to anticipate his questions. "

law communication