Definition of bolt

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Bolt (v. i.) To start forth like a bolt or arrow; to spring abruptly; to come or go suddenly; to dart; as, to bolt out of the room..

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String :: String (n.) An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it..
Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter..
Middlings :: Middlings (n. pl.) A combination of the coarser parts of ground wheat the finest bran, separated from the fine flour and coarse bran in bolting; -- formerly regarded as valuable only for feed; but now, after separation of the bran, used for making the best quality of flour. Middlings contain a large proportion of gluten..
Searcer :: Searcer (n.) One who sifts or bolts.
Mainpin :: Mainpin (n.) A kingbolt.
Rivet :: Rivet (n.) A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge, as conies, rabbits, etc..
Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
Unbolt :: Unbolt (v. i.) To explain or unfold a matter; to make a revelation.
Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.
Flour :: Flour (n.) The finely ground meal of wheat, or of any other grain; especially, the finer part of meal separated by bolting; hence, the fine and soft powder of any substance; as, flour of emery; flour of mustard..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..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 (v. t.) To utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out.
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A strong pin, of iron or other material, used to fasten or hold something in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other end..
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To separate, as if by sifting or bolting; -- with out..
Searce :: Searce (v. t.) To sift; to bolt.
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To shoot; to discharge or drive forth.
Iron-sick :: Iron-sick (a.) Having the ironwork loose or corroded; -- said of a ship when her bolts and nails are so eaten with rust that she has become leaky.
Bolt :: Bolt (v. t.) To swallow without chewing; as, to bolt food..
Bolter :: Bolter (n.) One who bolts; esp.: (a) A horse which starts suddenly aside. (b) A man who breaks away from his party.
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