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bolt

A metal piece for locking, or to run away fast.

Meanings of «bolt»

1 · noun

a metal piece for locking

He tightened the bolt to fix the shelf.

2 · verb

to run away suddenly and very fast

The dog will bolt if it hears loud noises.

Similar: dash offfleesprint away

3 · noun

a flash of lightning in the sky

A bright bolt lit up the dark sky suddenly.

Similar: flash of lightningstreak of lightlightning strike

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«bolt» in 17 languages
AR العربية
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ID Indonesia
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The difference between similar words

something that keeps a door shut
lockyou open it with a keyI turned the key in the lock.
bolta metal bar you slide acrossShe slid the bolt across the door.
latcha simple catch you lift to openLift the latch to open the gate.