Pronunciation: /boʊlt/
noun a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length
A1 I used a bolt to secure the door.
A2 The bolt on the gate was rusty and hard to move.
B1 He quickly grabbed a bolt from the toolbox to fix the loose shelf.
B2 The mechanic tightened the bolt to ensure the engine was secure.
C1 The bolt of lightning struck the tree, splitting it in half.
C2 She used a special tool to remove the bolt from the machine with precision.
verb to move or run away suddenly
A1 The cat bolted out of the room when the vacuum cleaner turned on.
A2 I bolted the door shut before going to bed.
B1 She bolted down her food as she was in a hurry.
B2 The athlete bolted across the finish line, securing first place.
C1 The criminal bolted from the scene of the crime before the police arrived.
C2 The horse bolted at the sound of thunder, throwing its rider off.
formal The mechanic used a bolt to secure the metal beams in place.
informal Make sure to bolt the door before we leave.
slang I bolted as soon as I saw my ex at the party.
figurative Her sudden decision to quit her job was like a bolt out of the blue.
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