A Quick and Simple Dictionary

Bolt

1. Proper noun.  (surname, from Middle English) .
2. Noun.  A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
3. Noun.  A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
4. Noun.  A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
5. Noun.  A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
6. Noun.  A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult, especially a short, stout arrow.
7. Noun.  A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning ''bolt''.
8. Noun.  A sudden event, action or emotion.
9. Noun.  A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a ''bolt'' of cloth.
10. Noun.  (nautical) The standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yards.
11. Verb.  To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
12. Verb.  To secure a door by locking or barring it.
13. Verb.  (intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.
14. Verb.  (intransitive) To escape.
15. Verb.  (intransitive) Of a plant, to grow quickly; to go to seed.
16. Verb.  To swallow food without chewing it.
17. Verb.  To drink one's drink very quickly; to down a drink.
18. Verb.  To sift the bran and germ from wheat flour.
19. Verb.  To sift, especially through a cloth.