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unbolt Definition

un·bolt (-bōlt)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to withdraw the bolt or bolts of (a door, etc.); unbar; open

unbolt Usage Examples

Object

  • door: Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward and unbolted the stable door.
  • bolt: She struggled up and over to the door, unbolting the massive iron bolts and turning the big brass key.
  • cover: After unbolting the cover, the units can be withdrawn with the ferry afloat.

Modifying Another Word

  • simply: The ropes were then simply unbolted from the supporting beam, leaving merely a small hole.

Browse dictionary entries near unbolt

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  5. unblessed
  6. unblemished
  7. unbitted
  8. unbind
  9. unbidden
  10. unbiased
  1. unbolted
  2. unbonnet
  3. unborn
  4. unbosom
  5. unbound
  6. unbounded
  7. unbowed
  8. unbrace
  9. unbreakable
  10. unbred