Definition of bolt

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Bolt (v. t.) To fasten or secure with, or as with, a bolt or bolts, as a door, a timber, fetters; to shackle; to restrain..

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Boltel :: Boltel (n.) See Boultel.
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or catapult, esp. a short, stout, blunt-headed arrow; a quarrel; an arrow, or that which resembles an arrow; a dart..
Fence :: Fence (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking..
Padlock :: Padlock (n.) A portable lock with a bow which is usually jointed or pivoted at one end so that it can be opened, the other end being fastened by the bolt, -- used for fastening by passing the bow through a staple over a hasp or through the links of a chain, etc..
Bolty :: Bolty (n.) An edible fish of the Nile (genus Chromis).
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..
Bolting :: Bolting (n.) A darting away; a starting off or aside.
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sieve, esp. a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter..
Kingbolt :: Kingbolt (n.) A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts..
Mainpin :: Mainpin (n.) A kingbolt.
Forelock :: Forelock (n.) A cotter or split pin, as in a slot in a bolt, to prevent retraction; a linchpin; a pin fastening the cap-square of a gun..
Stud :: Stud (n.) A stud bolt.
Copper-fastened :: Copper-fastened (a.) Fastened with copper bolts, as the planks of ships, etc.; as, a copper-fastened ship..
Blood-boltered :: Blood-boltered (a.) Having the hair matted with clotted blood.
Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. i.) To explain or unfold a matter; to make a revelation.
Bolthead :: Bolthead (n.) The head of a bolt.
Countersink :: Countersink (n.) An enlargement of the upper part of a hole, forming a cavity or depression for receiving the head of a screw or bolt..
Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.
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