Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: bolt of lightning, thunderbolt |
2. | bolt - a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech | |
3. | bolt - the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key Synonyms: deadbolt | |
4. | bolt - the act of moving with great haste; "he made a dash for the door" Synonyms: dash | |
5. | bolt - a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length | |
6. | bolt - a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener | |
7. | bolt - a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) | |
Verb | 1. | bolt - move or jump suddenly; "She bolted from her seat" |
2. | bolt - secure or lock with a bolt; "bolt the door" Antonyms: unbolt - undo the bolt of; "unbolt the door" | |
3. | bolt - swallow hastily | |
4. | bolt - run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along | |
5. | bolt - leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out" | |
6. | bolt - eat hastily without proper chewing; "Don't bolt your food!" Synonyms: gobble | |
7. | bolt - make or roll into bolts; "bolt fabric" | |
Adv. | 1. | bolt - in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "ge sat bolt upright" |
2. | bolt - directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her" |