bolt synonyms

bolt

n.

  1. A rod used for fastening

    screw, brad, nut, skewer, peg, dowel, rivet, pin, spike, stud, coupling, kingbolt, key, lag screw, toggle bolt, pin, pipe, rod, bar, latch; see also lock 1, nail, screw.

  2. A roll of goods or paper

    cylinder, roll, length, package, spindle, curl, coil, spiral, twist.

  3. Lightning

    stroke of lightning, sheet of lightning, thunderbolt, flash, stroke, discharge, fulguration, shock.

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