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| − | A '''bolt''' is a | + | '''Bolt''' usually refers to a type of fastener with a screwed thread, normally requiring a [[nut]]. |
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| + | Bolt may refer to: | ||
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| + | A '''bolt''' is also a unit of [[lightning]]. | ||
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| + | A '''bolt''' is also a bulk measure of [[fabric]]. | ||
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| + | A '''[[bolt (firearm)|bolt]]''' used blocks the rear of the chamber while the powder burns | ||
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| + | A '''bolt''', also called a "quarrel", is the projectile (arrow) fired from a crossbow. | ||
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| + | The verb to '''bolt''' can mean (1) to secure a door, gate or similar contrivance by means of a bolt; and (2) to flee, or run away, escape. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:43, July 12, 2016
Bolt usually refers to a type of fastener with a screwed thread, normally requiring a nut.
Bolt may refer to:
A bolt is also a unit of lightning.
A bolt is also a bulk measure of fabric.
A bolt used blocks the rear of the chamber while the powder burns
A bolt, also called a "quarrel", is the projectile (arrow) fired from a crossbow.
The verb to bolt can mean (1) to secure a door, gate or similar contrivance by means of a bolt; and (2) to flee, or run away, escape.