bolts
word · lemma: bolt
/ˈboʊɫts/
/bˈəʊlts/
Definition
'Bolts' can refer to metal fasteners used for joining things, sudden flashes of lightning, or bars that secure doors or windows.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for metal fasteners ('loosen/tighten bolts'), for flashes of lightning ('bolts of lightning'), or strong locking devices. Do not confuse 'bolt' with 'screw' (different types of fasteners). Context makes the meaning clear.
Spanish: pernos - rayos (de luz/tormenta) - cerrojosPortuguese (BR): parafusos - raios (relâmpago) - trincosPortuguese (PT): parafusos - relâmpagos - trincosChinese (Simplified): 螺栓 - 闪电Chinese (Traditional): 螺栓 - 閃電Hindi: बोल्ट - बिजली (आकाशीय) - दरवाज़े की सलाखArabic: مسامير - صواعق (برق) - مزاليجBengali: বল্ট - বজ্রধ্বনি - দরজার চিটকিনিRussian: болты - молнии (грозовые) - засовыJapanese: ボルト - 稲妻Vietnamese: bu lông - tia chớp - then cửaKorean: 볼트 - 번개Turkish: civatalar - şimşek - sürgüUrdu: بولٹ - بجلی (آسمانی) - کنڈیIndonesian: bu lông - tia sét - then cửa
Example Sentences
Lightning bolts flashed across the sky like fireworks.
natural
He used two bolts to fix the shelf to the wall.
basic
The door has two strong bolts for extra security.
basic
There were several bolts of lightning during the storm.
basic
Can you help me tighten these bolts before the machine starts?
natural
She slid the two bolts into place and locked the gate.
natural