bolt

Noun

bolt (plural bolts)

1. A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body, partially or completely threaded, and a larger head; it is inserted into an unthreaded hole (unlike a screw) up to the head, and a nut is threaded on the other end.
2. A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
3. A bar of wood or metal dropped in hooks on a door and adjoining walls, or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
4. A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a round in a gun.
5. A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or a catapult, especially a short, stout, blunt-headed arrow.
6. A lightning spark, i.e. lightning bolt: a bolt from the blue.
7. A large roll of material, e.g. fabric: a bolt of cloth.
8. (nautical) The standard measurement of length of canvas for use at sea; 39 yards

4 letters in word "bolt": B L O T.

Anagrams of bolt:

• blot

Words found within bolt:

bo bot lo lob lot ob to

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