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bolt1 nounbolt2 verbbolt3 adverb boltbolt1 /bəʊlt $ boʊlt/ ●●○ noun [countable]  
bolt1Origin: Old English ‘short arrow’ - Atop a mountain he slew his daughter, then was immediately struck dead by a bolt of lightning.
- He went around for about ten months with this big metal bolt going in here and coming out here!
- Investigators could not check the bolts because they had fallen into the sea.
- One spring morning two anchor bolts were inserted in the footings that were to receive the first steel column.
- Respect established climbing traditions in ethical matters such as the use of chalk, pitons, bolts etc.
- The skies darkened and lightning bolts split the sky.
- There was a sound of soft footsteps, of chains being loosened and bolts drawn back.
► DAILY LIFEAC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun ► struck by ... bolt of lightning There’s not much left of his house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning. (=slide a metal bar across to fasten it)· Once inside, he bolted the door. ► a bolt of lightning/a lightning bolt (=lightning that appears as a long white line)· The tree was struck by a lightning bolt. ► sit bolt upright (=suddenly sit up very straight, for example because you hear something)· Suddenly she sat bolt upright and said, ‘What was that?’ ► sit/stand bolt upright (=sit or stand with your back very straight)· Murphy and I both sat bolt upright when we heard the alarm. NOUN► lightning· The skies darkened and lightning bolts split the sky.· The fingerboard is rosewood with the somewhat imposing lightning bolt inlays which share the blue livery chosen for this particular model.· The lightning bolt hit the house in Kingsteignton, south Devon, but no-one was hurt, said police.· Stay on the left and let it come up close, jumping over its lightning bolts in the process.· They exploded against her like lightning bolts.· We'd been struck by a lightning bolt. VERB► draw· At a little after three, Neville drew the bolts upon the Swan's door and retired to his chambers.· He turned up the handle, drew the bolt back, drove it forward, Jerking the handle down.· Neville drew the brass bolts and flung the door open to sniff the morning air.· She heard him drop quietly on the other side, and draw the bolt.· Menzies gestured towards the front door and went through to draw the bolt.· The shopkeeper drew the bolt upon the door and slipped out into the night. ► shoot· For the Crown Prince was far from having shot his second bolt.· Tommy shot the bolts on the tailgate and let it drop.· Og course that may mean we're shutting the door after the horse has shot it s bolt.· He got up, as if he had shot his last bolt.· Waller'd shot the bolt and lowered his eyes.· She shot bolt upright, pulse racing, mouth dry, and then she remembered the owls.· They've shot their bolt Geoffrey; they've let you get away.· She shot the bolt and then fetched her toilet things. ► slide· Once inside, she slid the bolt, leaning thankfully against the door, a maelstrom of emotions fighting for supremacy.· Julie banged the door shut and slid the bolts into place.· Julie was busily locking the doors and windows, sliding bolts and turning keys.· I remedied the oversight, carefully sliding the bolt into place as I shut the doors behind me.· He slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across.· I slid back the bolts and pushed the door open.· As I slid the door bolt home I stopped counting at ninety-two. ► a bolt from/out of the blue- Even so, dismissal should never come as a bolt from the blue, however exalted your place in the corporate hierarchy.
- Inspiration hit me like a bolt from the blue on the way home.
- The Mishcon job came like a bolt from the blue.
- A bolt of lightning ripped it open, and the light was followed closely by a deep rumble of thunder.
- A few bolts of lightning and clouds of smoke later, Turbo was born!
- Another bolt of lightning struck behind him, and Eugene felt the air seared into ozone on either side of him.
- Atop a mountain he slew his daughter, then was im-mediately struck dead by a bolt of lightning.
- But then he also once dodged a bolt of lightning.
- Her thoughts crystallised with the suddenness of a bolt of lightning.
- It was like a bolt of lightning knocked me out of bed and threw me to the floor.
- They're good guys, but I'm not sure how familiar they are with the nuts and bolts of the banking system.
- He did pioneering work in figuring out the nuts and bolts of sustainability.
- That meant that they could not stand the Central Office youths involved in the nuts and bolts of the campaign.
1 lock a metal bar that you slide across a door or window to fasten it2screw a screw with a flat head and no point, for fastening things together3a bolt from/out of the blue news that is sudden and unexpected: Was this money a bolt from the blue or did you know you were going to get it?4bolt of lightning lightning that appears as a white line in the sky: There’s not much left of his house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning. → thunderbolt5make a bolt for it British English to suddenly try to escape from somewhere: They attacked the driver and he straightaway made a bolt for it.6weapon a short heavy arrow that is fired from a crossbow7cloth a large long roll of cloth → have shot your bolt at shoot1(24), → the nuts and bolts of something at nut1(6)bolt1 nounbolt2 verbbolt3 adverb boltbolt2 ●○○ verb VERB TABLEbolt |
| Present | I, you, we, they | bolt | | he, she, it | bolts | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | bolted | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have bolted | | he, she, it | has bolted | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had bolted | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will bolt | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have bolted |
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| Present | I | am bolting | | he, she, it | is bolting | | you, we, they | are bolting | | Past | I, he, she, it | was bolting | | you, we, they | were bolting | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been bolting | | he, she, it | has been bolting | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been bolting | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be bolting | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been bolting |
- Before I could say a word, she turned and bolted out the front door.
- I bolted down my breakfast and was out the door by 8:00.
- Jason bolted the door and closed all the curtains.
- My husband always bolts all the doors before going to bed.
- One of the horses got into a panic and bolted.
- The dog bolted into the road, into the oncoming traffic.
- When police approached him to ask him some questions, he bolted.
- A low hissing filled the room as she bolted out and slammed the door.
- A thin steel cord was bolted to the beam that supported the boxcar roof.
- All the doors were locked and bolted so I climbed out through the kitchen window and dropped into a bed of lavender.
- He was whisked away as his audience bolted for the exits.
- His brutish, stupid face was blotchy with fear now and his eyes were bolting from his head.
- Louie wailed, bolting off the steps into his house.
- Rules and codes bolting the social structure tightly into place.
- Suddenly a fox bolted from beneath a hedge.
animals running► trot to run fairly slowly, taking short steps – used especially about horses and dogs: · A little dog was trotting behind her. ► gallop if a horse gallops, it runs very quickly: · The horse galloped off across the field. ► bolt to suddenly run somewhere very fast, especially in order to escape: · Suddenly a fox bolted out from beneath a hedge. to eat something very quickly► wolf down informal to eat food quickly and eagerly, especially because you are very hungry or are in a hurry: wolf down something: · I wolfed down my breakfast but still felt hungry.· They were already late so they wolfed down their lunch and caught the 2.30 train.wolf something down: · When the food finally came she wolfed it down immediately. ► bolt down British to eat something too quickly, especially because you are in a hurry: bolt down something: · He bolted down two hamburgers then washed them down with Coca-Cola.bolt something down: · Don't bolt your food down! Chew it up slowly. ► gobble up/down to eat something quickly and noisily, especially because you are taking a lot of food into your mouth: gobble something up/down: · Mike gobbled his lunch down then dashed off to meet his next client.gobble up/down something: · The cat leapt onto the kitchen counter and gobbled up the smoked salmon intended for dinner. ► scoff British informal /scarf American informal to eat something very quickly: · I left three pies in the fridge and someone's scoffed the lot!scarf up/down something: · I scarfed down breakfast in my car on the way to work.scarf something up/down: · Wow, you two really scarfed those cookies up. to escape from somewhere where you are in danger► escape to get away from a place, country etc where you are in danger, especially when it is difficult to do this because someone is trying to catch you or stop you leaving: · Only four people managed to escape before the roof collapsed.· The refugees have crossed miles of desert to escape civil war and famine.escape from: · Josie managed to escape from her attacker and call the police.escape into/through/over etc: · Some people were able to escape over the border into Tanzania.· When the army began killing civilians in the town, he was able to escape through the jungle. ► get out to escape from a place or country when there is a serious risk that something bad will happen very soon: · Eventually we realized there was no way of getting out.· A few people managed to get out before the government crackdown.get out of: · All US tourists and journalists are being advised to get out of the country as soon as possible.get out alive: · The whole building was on fire - we were lucky to get out alive! ► run away/run off to try to escape from someone by running away: · Don't run away - I'm not going to hurt you.· Delia managed to get away from the man and ran off screaming.run away/run off from: · If you run away from the bull, it's almost certain to attack you.run away/run off into/down/across etc: · He jumped out of the car and ran off into the woods. ► bolt to suddenly run away very quickly, as soon as you have a chance, especially because you are very frightened: · One of the horses got into a panic and bolted.· When police approached him to ask him some questions, he bolted.bolt across/into/out etc: · Before I could say a word, she turned and bolted out the front door. ► run for it/make a run for it informal to suddenly run away very quickly because you are in danger of being caught, especially when you are doing something illegal: · Somebody's coming. Quick, run for it.· There's no way we can beat them - we're going to have to make a run for it. ► flee to escape as quickly as possible because you are in great danger - used especially in newspapers: · When police arrived, the two men fled.flee from/to/into etc: · Most of the women there were Somalis fleeing from the civil war.· Up to five million political refugees have fled to other countries.flee the country/the city etc: · Rollins tried to flee the country but was stopped at the airport. ► make your escape to escape from a place or a dangerous situation, especially when you do this quickly and secretly, as soon as you have a chance: · He made his escape by climbing through the window and down the fire escape.· The hostages spent days waiting for the opportunity to make their escape. ► take to your heels to escape by running away very quickly - used especially in stories: · The kids immediately took to their heels as Mrs Brewster appeared around the corner.· He jumped off the train, took to his heels, and was quickly out of sight. ► break free/break away to escape from someone who is holding you: · She wanted to break away, but his grip was too strong.· With a violent twist he broke free and ran out of the room.break free/break away from: · Then Tammy broke free from Judd and ran for the door screaming. ► bail out to escape from an aircraft that is going to crash: · The pilot bailed out of the aircraft just in time and was only slightly injured. to shut something so that it cannot be opened► lock to shut something such as a door, window, or box by turning a key in a lock: · As she left the house she locked the door.· Don't forget to lock the car.· He locked the safe and put the key in his pocket. ► lock up to lock something such as a vehicle or a building: lock up something: · I had locked up my office for the night and gone home.· He always keeps his desk locked up.lock something up: · You should take basic precautions like locking your car up. ► bolt to shut a door by sliding a small metal bar across both the door and its frame so that it cannot be opened from the other side: · My husband always bolts all the doors before going to bed. ► bar to shut a door or window and put a bar , a piece of wood, etc across it so that people cannot get in or out: · The owner of the house had barred the back door.· Some of the survivors said that one of the fire exits had been barred. ► lock somebody out to prevent someone from entering a room or building by locking the door: · If she wasn't home by midnight her father would lock her out.lock yourself out (=not be able to get back into a place you have locked): · We always leave a key with a neighbour in case we lock ourselves out. when a door, entrance, lid etc has been shut► shut/closed not open: · Make sure all the windows are shut before you go out.· The gates were closed, and there was no other way in.tight shut: · Keep your eyes tight shut. ► locked something that is locked has been shut using a key: · Jamie tried the door. "It's locked,'' he said.· All office workers should keep their personal belongings in a locked drawer.· I need my coat out of your car -- is it locked? ► bolted a door that is bolted has been shut by using a metal bar that slides across and prevents the door from being opened from the other side: · The door's bolted, we'll have to break it down.· Burglars can always find a way in, in spite of bolted doors and windows. ► sealed shut with something that prevents air or water from getting in or out: · Plants cannot survive in a sealed jar.· Sealed nuclear waste containers are then enclosed in concrete. ► Foodabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun ► bolt the door (=slide a metal bar across to fasten it)· Once inside, he bolted the door. ► a bolt of lightning/a lightning bolt (=lightning that appears as a long white line)· The tree was struck by a lightning bolt. ► sit bolt upright (=suddenly sit up very straight, for example because you hear something)· Suddenly she sat bolt upright and said, ‘What was that?’ ► sit/stand bolt upright (=sit or stand with your back very straight)· Murphy and I both sat bolt upright when we heard the alarm. ADVERB► down· Finally, the lid was put into position and screwed or bolted down.· We feel she wants us out of there as soon as possible so we bolt down our food.· As he bolted down his breakfast Chuck gazed around the clearing with delighted eyes.· Furniture and camera were bolted down, drapes were made of wood.· Hastily she bit gobbets loose and swallowed them, bolting down a dreadful and disgusting feast. ► on· Stripped to its basics, this is a current account with the mortgage bolted on as a huge overdraft.· Front and rear valances also bolt on, but are more costly than the sills to replace.· Everything bolted on to the bike is available separately, apart from the swingarm.· Negative ions can also be formed when an atom has an extra electron bolted on.· The chamber, which simply bolts on to an end can, filters out specific sound waves midway along the silencer. ► out· A low hissing filled the room as she bolted out and slammed the door.· Gordy commanded her to sit back down then bolted out the door.· He salutes and bolts out the door-as he does, a woman walks in.· She turned and bolted out the door.· To the right of the pier, a band of about twelve black men bolted out from behind a metal door.· Amanda Beard, 14, she of the huge eyes and a breaststroke that bolts out of the water. ► together· Telford drove piles in behind the lock walls and bolted together the iron plates to make the lock both stable and watertight.· The nine components bolt together in a variety of configurations, from simple desks to sprawling work stations.· Kit car replicas arrive as a confusing jigsaw of pieces which have to be bolted together, often in the family garage. NOUN► door· Then she locked the door, bolted the garden doors and prepared for bed.· The door was bolted, and the woman stood against it, arms folded across her chest.· With a sigh, Connor shut the door and bolted it, then blew out the candle and went upstairs.· The heat is on and the kitchen door is bolted shut.· All the doors were locked and bolted so I climbed out through the kitchen window and dropped into a bed of lavender.· Was the door bolted or not?· The shop was dimly lit and cluttered but he found his way to the front door which was bolted.· She ran to a neighbour for help when she found her front door bolted. ► bolt-on part/component/extra► the nuts and bolts of something- They're good guys, but I'm not sure how familiar they are with the nuts and bolts of the banking system.
- He did pioneering work in figuring out the nuts and bolts of sustainability.
- That meant that they could not stand the Central Office youths involved in the nuts and bolts of the campaign.
1[intransitive] to suddenly run somewhere very quickly, especially in order to escape or because you are frightened: The horse reared up and bolted. Kevin had bolted through the open window.► see thesaurus at run2[transitive] (also bolt down) to eat very quickly SYN gobble: He bolted down his breakfast.3[transitive] to fasten two things together using a boltbolt something to something The cell contained an iron bedframe bolted to the floor.bolt something together The boxes were made of heavy panels of metal bolted together.4[transitive] to lock a door or window by sliding a bolt acrossbolt1 nounbolt2 verbbolt3 adverb boltbolt3 adverb - He sat bolt upright and kept his eyes on the table in front of him.
- Suddenly I sit bolt upright, feeling a familiar stab of panic that can mean only one thing: the videos!
► bolt the door (=slide a metal bar across to fasten it)· Once inside, he bolted the door. ► a bolt of lightning/a lightning bolt (=lightning that appears as a long white line)· The tree was struck by a lightning bolt. ► sit bolt upright (=suddenly sit up very straight, for example because you hear something)· Suddenly she sat bolt upright and said, ‘What was that?’ ► sit/stand bolt upright (=sit or stand with your back very straight)· Murphy and I both sat bolt upright when we heard the alarm. ► sit/stand bolt upright- We found her sitting bolt upright in bed with all the lights on.
- He sat bolt upright and kept his eyes on the table in front of him.
- Hotspur sat bolt upright in the saddle, his eyes narrowed on the hurtling horsemen, and never moved a hand.
- I walked across her line of vision and she sat bolt upright in annoyance.
- She sat bolt upright in the back seat during the hour long journey, some of which was on a motorway.
- She sat bolt upright, aches and pains quite forgotten.
- She sat bolt upright; her features were strong, her manna forthright, even aggressive.
- Suddenly I sit bolt upright, feeling a familiar stab of panic that can mean only one thing: the videos!
- Suddenly, Urquhart stood bolt upright, not twenty yards in front of the deer which froze in confusion.
- They're good guys, but I'm not sure how familiar they are with the nuts and bolts of the banking system.
- He did pioneering work in figuring out the nuts and bolts of sustainability.
- That meant that they could not stand the Central Office youths involved in the nuts and bolts of the campaign.
sit/stand bolt upright to sit or stand with your back very straight, often because something has frightened you: She sat bolt upright in the back seat. |