bolt
/bɒlt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small piece of metal used to hold things together, or to run away very fast.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you hand me that bolt and a wrench?”
“The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.”
Learning Path
▶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.