Bolt

A bolt may be one of the following things:

A type of threaded fastener. See screw.
A rotating mechanism used in some firearms. See bolt action.
A lightning bolt.
The ammunition used in a crossbow. See quarrel.
An item of door furniture: a bar that is used to hold a door shut, also known as a deadbolt. See lock.
A large roll of cloth of a definite length, especially as it comes from the loom.
An anchor point used in rock climbing. See bolt (climbing).
To go to flower, usually in the case of a vegetable plant like broccoli, which may cause the flavour to change
To run suddenly, as in bolting for the exit

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