Bolt Definition
bolt
adverb
- in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "he sat bolt upright"
- directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her"
noun
- a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
- a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech
- the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
- the act of moving with great haste; "he made a dash for the door"
- a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length
- a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
- a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)
verb
- move or jump suddenly; "She bolted from her seat"
- secure or lock with a bolt; "bolt the door"
- swallow hastily
- run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
- leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
- eat hastily without proper chewing; "Don't bolt your food!"
- make or roll into bolts; "bolt fabric"
"Bolt" in song lyrics
See how bolt is used in real songs:
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"Which lit up from the reflection of a lightning bolt"
Almighty f/ Holocaust — Planet In Peril -
"Pulled up a chair to reach the dead bolt"
Cage — Too Heavy for Cherubs -
"Head on assault, the result, death by the bolt"
GZA f/ Killah Priest, RES — Beneath the Surface
Words that rhyme with bolt
Usage tips for "bolt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bolt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bolt to find words that pair well.