bolted

Meaning

simple past and past participle of bolt

bolted

closed

shut

chained

fastened by a bolt

barred

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbəʊltɪd/

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bolt

1. 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.
2. A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
3. 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.
4. A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
5. 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.
6. A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
7. A sudden event, action or emotion.
8. A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
9. A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
10. A sudden spring or start; a sudden leap aside.
11. A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.
12. A refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.
13. An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
14. A burst of speed or efficiency.
15. A stalk or scape (of garlic, onion, etc).

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