Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bolt
noun, verb
/boʊlt/
Definition
A bolt is a metal pin or bar, often with a head, used to fasten things together.
Examples
- The carpenter secured the door with a heavy bolt.
- When he heard the loud noise, he decided to bolt out of the room.
Meaning
It can refer to both a physical object used in construction or machinery and an action, as in to run away quickly.
Synonyms
- fastener
- pin
- lock
- dash
- run
