Bolt |
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. |
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Bolt |
Lightning; a thunderbolt. |
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Bolt |
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. |
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Bolt |
A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key. |
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Bolt |
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter. |
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