bolt
n//boʊlt//skäkta, pil, regel, kolv, låskolv, bult, slutstycke, blixt, vigg, packe, bunt, rulle, fästa, förbinda, skruva, skena, fly, rusa, schappa, regla, låsa
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.
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.