bolted

UK
/ˈbəʊltɪd/
US
/ˈboʊltɪd/
boltedpast participle
UK
/ˈbəʊltɪd/
US
/ˈboʊltɪd/
Used attributively to describe something that has been secured with bolts or that has run away; morphologically the past participle of the verb "bolt" functioning adjectivally.
Definitions
Fastened securely with bolts.
The bolted gate could not be forced open.
Having run away suddenly or quickly.
The bolted rabbit disappeared into the hedge.
boltedadjective
UK
/ˈbəʊltɪd/
US
/ˈboʊltɪd/
Translations
The door was bolted shut.
Дверь была заперта на засов.
скреплённый болтами
The panels were bolted together for stability.
Панели были скреплены болтами для устойчивости.
Definitions
Fastened securely with bolts.
The bolted door ensured that no one could enter the room without a key.
Having run away suddenly or quickly.
The bolted horse was found miles away from the stable.
Synonyms
boltverb

bolted

Past Simple

bolted
Past Simple
bolted
Past Participle
bolting
Gerund
UK
/bəʊlt/
US
/boʊlt/
Translations
He bolted the door before going to bed.
Он запер дверь перед тем, как лечь спать.
The horse bolted from the stable.
Лошадь убежала из стойла.
Additional translations
Definitions
To fasten or secure with a bolt.
He bolted the door to ensure no one could enter.
To move suddenly and quickly, often in a startled manner.
The horse bolted from the stable when it heard the loud noise.
To eat food quickly and without chewing properly.
She bolted her breakfast because she was late for work.
To leave or escape suddenly and unexpectedly.
He bolted from the meeting when he realized he was late for his flight.
Of a plant: to produce a flower stalk and go to seed prematurely.
The lettuce will bolt in hot weather if it is not harvested early.
To sift or refine (flour, meal, etc.) by passing it through a fine mesh or cloth.
The baker bolted the flour to make it lighter and smoother.
boltnoun
Definitions
A metal rod or pin used for fastening objects together, especially one with a threaded end that is secured by a nut or one that slides into a socket to lock a door or window.
The mechanic tightened the bolt to secure the engine parts.
A flash of lightning.
A bolt of lightning lit up the night sky.
A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.
The archer loaded a bolt into his crossbow before taking aim.
A roll of fabric, originally as a measure of length.
She purchased a bolt of silk to make a new dress.
A sudden or unexpected event or occurrence.
The news of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue.
A sudden dash or attempt at escape.
The rabbit made a bolt for the bushes when the dog barked.
boltadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use with a bolt or bolts.
She bought a bolt cutter to remove the old padlock.
boltadverb
Definitions
Suddenly, rigidly, or straight; used to intensify the meaning of an adjective or adverb, especially in the phrase 'bolt upright'.
He sat bolt upright when the alarm sounded.