BOLT

Definition

1. adverb in a rigid manner. — synonyms: rigidly, stiffly
2. adverb directly. — synonyms: bang, slap, slapdash, smack
3. verb move or jump suddenly.
4. verb secure or lock with a bolt.
5. verb swallow hastily.
6. verb run away. — synonyms: abscond, absquatulate, decamp, run_off, go_off, make_off
7. verb leave suddenly and as if in a hurry. — synonyms: run_off, run_out, bolt_out, beetle_off
8. verb eat hastily without proper chewing. — synonyms: gobble
9. verb make or roll into bolts.
10. noun a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder. — synonyms: thunderbolt, bolt_of_lightning
11. noun a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech.
12. noun the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key. — synonyms: deadbolt
13. noun the act of moving with great haste. — synonyms: dash
14. noun a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length.
15. noun a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener.
16. noun a sudden abandonment (as from a political party).