bolt (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /boʊlt/
Definition
A metal rod or bar used to fasten things together or to secure a door or window, typically with a sliding or turning action.
Examples
He slid the bolt across the door to lock it.
The cabinet has a strong bolt to keep it secure.
She tightened the bolt on the bicycle frame.
How to Use bolt
- bolt shut (phrasal verb)
- To close or fasten something securely, often with a bolt. — "The door bolted shut behind him."
- bolt out (phrasal verb)
- To run away suddenly and quickly. — "The dog bolted out of the garden when the gate was left open."
- bolt from the blue (idiom)
- Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly. — "His resignation came as a bolt from the blue to his colleagues."
- in bolt (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to fabric sold in a standard roll. — "She bought ten yards of fabric in bolt."
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