bolt
//boʊlt//
Noun
A metal pin or rod with a head at one end and a screw thread at the other, used with a nut to fasten things together
Tighten the bolt with a wrench to secure the metal plates together.
A sliding bar or rod used to fasten a door or gate
She slid the bolt across to lock the door.
A flash of lightning
A bolt of lightning struck the tree during the storm.
A short heavy arrow shot from a crossbow
The crossbow bolt pierced the wooden target.
A roll of fabric or wallpaper of a specified length
She bought two bolts of silk fabric for her wedding dress.
Verb
To run away suddenly, especially out of fear or panic
The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
To fasten or secure with a bolt
He bolted the shelf to the wall to make it more secure.
To eat food very quickly without chewing properly
He bolted his breakfast and rushed out the door.