Définitions
1.NounA (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
2.NounLatch-related senses
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
3.NounA sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
4.NounA bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
5.NounA sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
6.NounAn iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
7.NounA stalk or scape (of garlic, onion, etc).
8.NounA large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
The standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yards.
9.NounThe standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yards.
10.NounSenses involving sudden movement
A small personal-armour-piercing missile for short-range use, or (in common usage though deprecated by experts) a short arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult.
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt. (See thunderbolt.)"He had seen lightning bolts yesterday night.; The problem's solution struck him like a bolt from the blue.; The horse made a bolt."
11.NounA small personal-armour-piercing missile for short-range use, or (in common usage though deprecated by experts) a short arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult.
12.NounA lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt. (See thunderbolt.)"He had seen lightning bolts yesterday night."
13.NounA sudden event, action or emotion."The problem's solution struck him like a bolt from the blue."
14.NounA sudden spring or start; a sudden leap aside."The horse made a bolt."
15.NounA sudden flight, as to escape creditors.
16.NounA refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.
17.NounA burst of speed or efficiency.
18.VerbTo connect or assemble pieces using a bolt."Bolt the vice to the bench."
19.VerbTo affix in a crude or unnatural manner.
20.VerbTo secure a door by locking or barring it."Bolt the door."
21.VerbTo flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly."Seeing the snake, the horse bolted.; The actor forgot his line and bolted from the stage."
22.VerbTo escape.
23.VerbTo cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted)."to bolt a rabbit"
24.VerbTo strike or fall suddenly like a bolt.
25.VerbTo produce flower stalks and flowers or seeds quickly or prematurely; to form a bolt (stalk or scape); to go to seed."Lettuce and spinach will bolt as the weather warms up."
26.VerbTo swallow food without chewing it.
27.VerbTo drink one's drink very quickly; to down a drink."Come on, everyone, bolt your drinks; I want to go to the next pub!"
28.VerbTo refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.
29.VerbTo utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out.
30.AdverbSuddenly; straight; unbendingly."The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection."
31.VerbTo sift, especially through a cloth.
32.VerbTo sift the bran and germ from wheat flour."Graham flour is unbolted flour; in contrast, some other flours have been bolted."
33.VerbTo separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means.
34.VerbTo discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law.
35.NounA sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter.