Bolt: meaning, definitions and examples

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bolt

[ bəʊlt ]

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fast runner

A bolt is a fast runner, typically referring to a person or animal that runs very quickly.

Synonyms

racer, speedster, sprinter

Examples of usage

Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world.
The cheetah is a bolt in the animal kingdom.

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metal fastener

A bolt is a metal fastener with a threaded end and a head, used to hold things together.

Synonyms

nut, rivet, screw

Examples of usage

He used a bolt to secure the two pieces of wood together.
Make sure to tighten the bolts properly to prevent any accidents.

Translations

Translations of the word "bolt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parafuso

raio
relâmpago

🇮🇳 बोल्ट

🇩🇪 Bolzen

🇮🇩 baut

🇺🇦 болт

🇵🇱 śruba

🇯🇵 ボルト

🇫🇷 boulon

🇪🇸 perno

🇹🇷 civata

🇰🇷 볼트

🇸🇦 صاعقة

🇨🇿 šroub

🇸🇰 skrutka

🇨🇳 螺栓

🇸🇮 vijak

🇮🇸 bolti

🇰🇿 болт

🇬🇪 ხრახნი

🇦🇿 bolt

🇲🇽 perno

Word origin

The word 'bolt' originated from Middle English 'bolt', from Old English 'bolt', meaning a short, stout arrow with a heavy head. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to a metal fastener and a fast runner. The use of 'bolt' to describe a fast runner is derived from the idea of running like an arrow or moving swiftly like lightning.