Definitions

1. noun

a sudden movement of the body, typically to escape or evade something

“She made a quick bolt for the door to get away from the crowd.”

2. noun

a sudden loud noise, typically caused by an explosion

“The bolt of thunder shook the whole house.”

3. noun

a metal rod with a nut or head on one end, used for fastening things together

“The bolt was loose on the door, so I tightened it.”

4. verb

to move suddenly and quickly, typically in order to escape or evade something

“The horse bolted across the field, frightening the other animals.”

5. verb

to cause something to move suddenly and quickly

“The sudden cold caused the pipes to bolt, bursting the whole system.”

6. verb

to fit or attach something with a bolt

“The carpenter bolted the shelves to the wall.”

7. verb

to shoot or fire suddenly, typically in surprise or excitement

“The gun bolted, scaring everyone in the room.”

8. noun

a unit of time, especially in horse racing, equal to one minute

“The horse won the race in 2.5 bolts.”