Meaning : A discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder.
Synonyms : bolt of lightning, thunderbolt
Meaning : A sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech.
Meaning : The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.
Synonyms : deadbolt
Meaning : The act of moving with great haste.
Example :
He made a dash for the door.
Synonyms : dash
Meaning : A roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length.
Meaning : A screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener.
Meaning : A sudden abandonment (as from a political party).
Meaning : Move or jump suddenly.
Example :
She bolted from her seat.
Meaning : Secure or lock with a bolt.
Example :
Bolt the door.
Meaning : Swallow hastily.
Meaning : Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry.
Example :
The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas.
When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out.
Synonyms : beetle off, bolt out, run off, run out
Meaning : Make or roll into bolts.
Example :
Bolt fabric.