BOLTS — Definition of BOLTS
noun
1
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.
2
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
3
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.
4
A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
verb
1
To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
Bolt the vice to the bench.
2
To secure a door by locking or barring it.
Bolt the door.
3
To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.
Seeing the snake, the horse bolted.
4
To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted).
to bolt a rabbit
noun
1
A sieve, especially a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter.
verb
1
To sift, especially through a cloth.
2
To sift the bran and germ from wheat flour.
Graham flour is unbolted flour.
3
To separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means.
4
To discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bolt
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