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bolt

 
 
pronunciation:
bolt
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a metal bar that slides into an opening in a door. It keeps the door closed.
If you live in a big city, it's a good idea to have a bolt on your door.
 
synonyms:
bar, latch
similar words:
lock, pin
definition 2: a metal screw with a flat end. A bolt screws into a matching nut.
 
similar words:
nail, pin, rod, screw
definition 3: a large roll of cloth.
She cut two yards of cloth from the bolt.
synonyms:
roll
similar words:
coil, cylinder
derivation: bolter (n.)