Bolts: meaning, definitions and examples
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bolts
[ bəʊlts ]
fastening
A bolt is a type of fastener consisting of a threaded pin or rod, typically used with a nut, that is inserted through holes in assembled parts to hold them together.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He used bolts to secure the shelves to the wall.
- The mechanic tightened the bolts on the car engine.
lightning
Bolts are sudden flashes of lightning, often seen during a thunderstorm.
Synonyms
lightning bolt, thunderbolt
Examples of usage
- The sky lit up with bolts of lightning.
- We heard thunder and saw bolts strike the ground.
Translations
Translations of the word "bolts" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parafusos
🇮🇳 बोल्ट्स
🇩🇪 Schrauben
🇮🇩 baut
🇺🇦 болти
🇵🇱 śruby
🇯🇵 ボルト
🇫🇷 boulons
🇪🇸 pernos
🇹🇷 cıvatalar
🇰🇷 볼트
🇸🇦 مسامير
🇨🇿 šrouby
🇸🇰 skrutky
🇨🇳 螺栓
🇸🇮 vijaki
🇮🇸 boltar
🇰🇿 болттар
🇬🇪 ჭანჭიკები
🇦🇿 boltlar
🇲🇽 pernos
Word origin
The word 'bolts' originated from Middle English 'bolte', which is of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bout' and German 'Bolzen'. The sense 'sudden flash of lightning' dates back to the late 16th century, while the sense 'to run away' appeared in the mid 17th century.
See also: bolt.