Bolts: meaning, definitions and examples

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bolts

[ bəʊlts ]

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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

pin, rivet, screw

Examples of usage

He used bolts to secure the shelves to the wall.
The mechanic tightened the bolts on the car engine.

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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.

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running

To bolt means to run away suddenly out of control.

Synonyms

escape, flee, run

Examples of usage

The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
He bolted from the scene of the accident.

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.