[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

bolt \bolt\, n. as. bolt; akin to icel. bolti, dan. bolt, d.
   bout, ohg. bolz, g. bolz, bolzen; of uncertain origin.
   1. 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.
      1913 webster

            look that the crossbowmen lack not bolts. --sir w.
                                                  scott.
      1913 webster

            a fool's bolt is soon shot.           --shak.
      1913 webster

   2. lightning; a thunderbolt.
      1913 webster

   3. 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.
      1913 webster

   4. 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      portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action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.
      1913 webster

   5. an iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a
      fetter. obs.
      1913 webster

            away with him to prison
            lay bolts enough upon him.            --shak.
      1913 webster

   6. a compact package or roll of cloth, as of canvas or silk,
      often containing about forty yards.
      1913 webster

   7. a bundle, as of oziers.
      1913 webster

   bolt auger, an auger of large size; an auger to make holes
      for the bolts used by shipwrights.

   bolt and nut, a metallic pin with a head formed upon one
      end, and a movable piece the nut screwed upon a thread
      cut upon the other end. see b, c, and d, in illust. above.
      1913 webster

   note: see tap bolt, screw bolt, and stud bolt.
         1913 webster
see also:
bolt auger bolt and nut tap bolt screw bolt stud bolt 

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Bolt >> B Words
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Cola Nut >> C Words
Cola Nut, definition of term: Cola Nut
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Cashew Nut >> C Words
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Brazil Nut >> B Words
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Betel Nut >> B Words
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Carriage Bolt >> C Words
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