coupe-boulon

Phonetic: "/bɒlt/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: 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.

Definition: A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.

Definition: 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.

Definition: A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.

Definition: A small personal-armour-piercing missile for short-range use, or (in common usage though deprecated by experts) a short arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult.

Definition: A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.

Definition: A sudden event, action or emotion.

Example: The problem's solution struck him like a bolt from the blue.

Definition: A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.

Example: 24 March 1774 - Newspaper: Stamford Mercury - "Mr. Cole, Basket-maker...has lost near 300 boults of rods" https//www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000254/17740324/001/0001

Definition: A sudden spring or start; a sudden leap aside.

Example: The horse made a bolt.

Definition: A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.

Definition: A refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.

Definition: An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.

Definition: A burst of speed or efficiency.

Phonetic: "/bɒlt/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.

Example: Bolt the vice to the bench.

Definition: To secure a door by locking or barring it.

Example: Bolt the door.

Definition: To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.

Example: Seeing the snake, the horse bolted.

Definition: To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted).

Example: to bolt a rabbit

Definition: To strike or fall suddenly like a bolt.

Definition: To escape.

Definition: Of a plant, to grow quickly; to go to seed.

Example: Lettuce and spinach will bolt as the weather warms up.

Definition: To swallow food without chewing it.

Definition: To drink one's drink very quickly; to down a drink.

Example: Come on, everyone, bolt your drinks; I want to go to the next pub!

Definition: To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.

Definition: To utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out.

Phonetic: "/bɒlt/"

Part Of Speech: adverb

Definition: Suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

Example: The soldiers stood bolt upright for inspection.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: (normally confined to the expression come a cropper) A fall, a tumble.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A breed of domestic pigeon with large crop.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A person who nurtures and gathers a crop.

Definition: A variety of plant producing a good harvest.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A machine for cropping, as for shearing off bolts or rod iron, or for facing cloth.