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bolt

/bɒlt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

una pequeña pieza de metal usada para sujetar cosas, o para huir muy rápido.

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💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

¿Puedes pasarme ese perno y una llave inglesa?

El caballo salió disparado cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.

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Full Definition

A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

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boltedboltingbolt-on