Bolts Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of bolt

"Students memorized the acronym BOLTS to recall that every good map must include a border, orientation, legend, title, and scale."

Acronym used to remember the essential features of a map: Border, orientation (north arrow), legend, title, scale.

In plain English: Bolts are metal pins used to hold things together tightly, often by screwing them into place.

"The loose bolt on the chair caused me to worry that I might fall if anyone sat down again."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bolt

"The cat bolts when she hears the thunder."

In plain English: To bolt means to run away quickly and suddenly, usually because you are scared or trying not to get caught.

"The dog bolts when he sees the mailman coming down the street."

Example Sentences

"The loose bolt on the chair caused me to worry that I might fall if anyone sat down again." noun

"The mechanic tightened all the bolts on the car engine before driving away." noun

"He kept spare bolts in his toolbox for quick repairs around the house." noun

"Lightning struck the tower and sent sparks flying from the loose metal bolts on the roof." noun

"The dog bolts when he sees the mailman coming down the street." verb