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bolt noun

  /boʊlt/ , /bɒlt/ , /bəʊlt/ , [bɔʊɫt]
  • An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
 bult
  • 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.
 bult, regel
  • 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.
 skäkta, pil
  • A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
 regel, kolv, låskolv
  • A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
 blixt, vigg
  • A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
 packe, bunt, rulle
  • (military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
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bolt verb

  /boʊlt/ , /bɒlt/ , /bəʊlt/ , [bɔʊɫt]
  • (transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
 fästa, förbinda, skruva
  • (US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.
 regla, låsa
  • (intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
 skena, fly, rusa, schappa

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