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bolts

[bohlts]

bolts Definition

  • 1a type of screw with a flat or rounded head and a threaded shank, designed to be used with a nut as a fastener
  • 2a sudden movement away from a place or situation

Using bolts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bolts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to buy some bolts to fix the shelf.

  • Example

    The horse suddenly bolted and ran away.

  • Example

    The dog bolted out of the room when it heard the doorbell.

  • Example

    He bolted his food without even chewing it.

  • Example

    She bolted the door shut to keep the intruder out.

bolts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bolts

Phrases with bolts

  • a sudden and unexpected event that shocks or surprises someone

    Example

    The news of his death came like a bolt from the blue.

  • in a completely vertical position

    Example

    She sat bolt upright in bed, startled by the loud noise.

  • shoot one's bolt

    to exhaust one's resources or capabilities

    Example

    He had already shot his bolt on the first day of the competition, so he didn't do well on the following days.

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Summary: bolts in Brief

The term 'bolts' [bohlts] refers to a type of screw with a flat or rounded head and a threaded shank, used as a fastener. It also denotes a sudden movement away from a place or situation, as in 'The horse suddenly bolted and ran away.' The phrase 'bolt from the blue' describes a sudden and unexpected event that shocks or surprises someone.