BOLTS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BOLTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BOLTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Bolt

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English, ‘arrow’, of unknown origin; related to Dutch bout and German Bolzen ‘arrow, bolt for a door’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bəʊlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.

Short Definition:

bar for fastening door

Definition:

a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.

Short Definition:

short, heavy crossbow arrow

Definition:

a jagged white flash of lightning.

Short Definition:

flash of lightning

Word: Bolt

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bəʊlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket

Short Definition:

fasten door or window

Examples:
  • all the doors were locked and bolted

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