"bolt" | Definition and Related Words

bolt

Noun

A discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder (synset 111539554)
is a type of: lightning - abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

same as: bolt of lightning, thunderbolt
A sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech (synset 102869446)
is a type of: bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

is a part of: rifle - a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key (synset 102869271)
is a type of: bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

subtypes: safety bolt, safety lock - a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate

is a part of: lock - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

same as: deadbolt
The act of moving with great haste (synset 100557020)
"he made a dash for the door"

is a type of: haste, hurry, rush, rushing - the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

same as: dash
A roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length (synset 102869626)
is a type of: roll - anything rolled up in cylindrical form
A screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener (synset 102869005)
is a type of: screw - a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
subtypes:
- carriage bolt - a roundheaded bolt for timber; threaded along part of the shank; inserted into holes already drilled
- expansion bolt - a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface
- kingbolt, kingpin, swivel pin - bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
- machine bolt - a bolt with a square or hexagonal head on one end and a threaded shaft on the other end; tightened with a wrench; used to connect metal parts
- stove bolt - a small machine bolt
has:
- clinch - the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
- head - a projection out from one end
- shank - cylinder forming the part of a bolt between the thread and the head
is a part of: nut and bolt - a fastener made by screwing a nut onto a threaded bolt
A sudden abandonment (as from a political party) (synset 100205792)
referred to in: government, political science, politics - the study of government of states and other political units

is a type of: abandonment, desertion, forsaking - the act of giving something up

Adverb

In a rigid manner (synset 400196288)
"the body was rigidly erect"; "he sat bolt upright"

same as: rigidly, stiffly
Directly (synset 400279015)
"he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her"

domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

same as: bang, slap, slapdash, smack

Verb

Move or jump suddenly (synset 201970046)
"She bolted from her seat"

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Secure or lock with a bolt (synset 201351520)
"bolt the door"

is a type of: lock - fasten with a lock
Swallow hastily (synset 201205271)
is a type of: get down, swallow - pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
Run away;
Usually includes taking something or somebody along (synset 202077642)
"The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"

is a type of: flee, fly, take flight - run away quickly

subtypes: levant - run off without paying a debt

same as: abscond, absquatulate, decamp, go off, make off, run off
Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry (synset 202014892)
"The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"

is a type of: go away, go forth, leave - go away from a place

same as: beetle off, bolt out, run off, run out
Eat hastily without proper chewing (synset 201176230)
"Don't bolt your food!"

is a type of: eat - take in solid food

same as: gobble
Make or roll into bolts (synset 200437257)
"bolt fabric"

is a type of: furl, roll up - form into a cylinder by rolling

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