World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesperno
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpeɾ.no
"Ajusta bien el perno para que no vibre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A metal pin or bar with a thread that is screwed into a nut to tighten parts together.
"He used a wrench to tighten the bolt on the bicycle frame."
- 1
To move suddenly and rapidly, typically as a result of surprise or fear.
"The frightened horse began to bolt across the open pasture."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'bolt', of Germanic origin, meaning a heavy arrow for a crossbow. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a missile weapon to a sliding metal pin used for fastening doors, and eventually to describe sudden movement.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Bolt"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Bolt" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
boulon
Transliteration: bu.lɔ̃
"Il a serré le boulon avec une clé."
Bolzen
Transliteration: ˈbɔlt͡sn̩
"Der Bolzen muss festgezogen werden."
bullone
Transliteration: bulˈlo.ne
"Ho perso un bullone della sedia."
perno
Transliteration: ˈpeɾ.no
"Ajusta bien el perno para que no vibre."
parafuso
Transliteration: pa.ɾaˈfu.zu
"O parafuso está enferrujado."
बोल्ट
Transliteration: bolt
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"मशीन का बोल्ट ढीला हो गया है।"
螺栓
Transliteration: luóshuān
Script: 中文汉字
"我们需要拧紧这个螺栓。"
볼트
Transliteration: bol-teu
Script: 한국어 한글
"볼트를 단단히 조여야 합니다."
ボルト
Transliteration: boruto
Script: 日本語
"ボルトとナットをしっかり締めてください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Bolt"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.