bolt – English-français Translations in WikDict

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bolt noun /boʊlt/ , /bɒlt/ , /bəʊlt/ , [bɔʊɫt]
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.	boulon, vis
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.	boulon, vis, verrou
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.	verrou
A (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.	carreau, boulon
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.	éclair
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.	rouleau

bolt verb /boʊlt/ , /bɒlt/ , /bəʊlt/ , [bɔʊɫt]
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.	boulonner
(intransitive, botany, of lettuce, spinach, garlic, onion, etc) To produce flower stalks and flowers or seeds quickly or prematurely; to form a bolt (stalk or scape); to go to seed.	monter, monter en graine
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.	s’enfuir, s’échapper

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