100 Examples of sentences containing the noun "bolt"

Definition

The term "bolt" as a common noun can refer to several meanings:

1. A metal fastener, typically a cylindrical piece of metal with a head, used to secure objects together.
2. A lightning flash, often referred to as a "bolt of lightning."
3. A sudden movement or act of running away quickly, typically associated with fear (e.g., "to make a bolt for it").
4. A mechanism used in locking or fastening, such as a sliding bolt.
5. A type of large arrow or projectile used in crossbows.

Synonyms

• Fastener
• Lug
• Pin
• Latch
• Bar
• Lightning flash
• Sprint
• Dash

Antonyms

• Unfasten
• Release
• Slow
• Stay

Examples

1. He bolted the door before leaving the house.
2. The horse bolted when it heard a loud noise.
3. She bolted down her dinner in a matter of minutes.
4. The storm caused a bolt of lightning to strike the tree.
5. He bolted out of the room when he saw the spider.
6. They bolted the shelves to the wall for safety.
7. The athlete bolted from the starting line.
8. The lock was secured with a heavy bolt.
9. A sudden bolt of fear made her bolt for the exit.
10. The engineer designed a new bolt for the machinery.
11. The cat bolted when the dog barked.
12. I heard a bolt of thunder just before the rain started.
13. She bolted her bike to the rack for security.
14. The kids bolted to the playground as soon as school let out.
15. A metal bolt was missing from the assembly.
16. He bolted the window shut during the storm.
17. The rabbit bolted into its burrow at the first sign of danger.
18. The carpenter used a bolt to secure the wooden frame.
19. They bolted their plans to leave early.
20. The car bolted forward when the driver pressed the accelerator.
21. A bolt of inspiration hit her during the meeting.
22. The team bolted towards the finish line.
23. I need to buy a new bolt for the fence.
24. The lightning struck with a brilliant bolt.
25. He bolted the fence gate to keep the dogs inside.
26. She bolted when she heard the fire alarm.
27. The technician replaced the faulty bolt in the machinery.
28. The sudden bolt of excitement made everyone cheer.
29. They bolted their tents to the ground to prevent them from blowing away.
30. The dog bolted after the ball thrown by its owner.
31. We need to tighten the bolt on this chair.
32. A bolt of electricity surged through the wires.
33. She bolted her lunch because she was late for her meeting.
34. The team bolted into action when the whistle blew.
35. The metal bolt was too rusted to remove.
36. He bolted at the sight of the approaching storm.
37. The electrician checked the bolt for any signs of wear.
38. A sudden bolt of energy propelled him across the finish line.
39. The door was secured with a heavy bolt.
40. She bolted out of the car as soon as it stopped.
41. The bolt of lightning illuminated the night sky.
42. They bolted the equipment down to prevent theft.
43. The toddler bolted away from his parents in the crowded store.
44. He used a bolt and nut to fix the equipment.
45. A bolt of panic hit her when she saw the snake.
46. The workers bolted the sections together to form a complete structure.
47. The athlete bolted past his competitors in the final lap.
48. The bolt from the crossbow flew swiftly towards its target.
49. She bolted her drink before heading to the meeting.
50. A bolt of realization struck him as he read the letter.
51. The dog bolted after the squirrel.
52. They bolted their plans down in writing.
53. The car's engine bolted to life with a roar.
54. A bolt of inspiration came to him while he was showering.
55. The kids bolted outside to play in the snow.
56. The technician replaced the bolt on the machine.
57. The sudden bolt of laughter surprised everyone in the room.
58. She bolted out of the house to catch her bus.
59. A bolt of energy surged through the crowd when the band started playing.
60. He bolted the cabinet shut to keep it secure.
61. The storm caused a bolt of lightning to hit the power line.
62. She bolted from the classroom when the bell rang.
63. The bolt was too loose and needed tightening.
64. The athlete bolted towards the finish line with determination.
65. A bolt of excitement ran through him as he opened the gift.
66. The metal bolt was rusted and needed to be replaced.
67. The dog bolted for the open door.
68. The mechanic tightened the bolt to ensure everything was secure.
69. A bolt of inspiration led her to start a new project.
70. The runner bolted ahead of the others during the race.
71. A sudden bolt of thunder echoed through the valley.
72. He bolted the book shut after finishing it.
73. The bolt mechanism was jammed and needed fixing.
74. The kids bolted down the slide at the playground.
75. She bolted from the office when she got the news.
76. The bolt of lightning struck the tallest tree in the area.
77. He bolted his lunch down before the meeting started.
78. The bolt was too short for the application.
79. She bolted for the taxi as soon as it pulled up.
80. The project was secured with a heavy bolt.
81. A bolt of creativity struck him while he was painting.
82. The dog bolted after the rabbit in the field.
83. She bolted her suitcase shut before leaving.
84. The bolt needed to be replaced for safety reasons.
85. The athlete bolted past the finish line with a new record.
86. A bolt of fear made her freeze in place.
87. They bolted the table to the floor to keep it stable.
88. A bolt of inspiration led him to write a novel.
89. The car bolted forward with a sudden burst of speed.
90. The bolt was missing from the assembly.
91. She bolted her eyes shut during the scary movie.
92. The team bolted out of the locker room for the game.
93. A bolt of realization hit him when he saw the answer.
94. The workers bolted the structure together with precision.
95. She bolted to help her friend when she saw her fall.
96. The bolt of lightning lit up the dark sky.
97. He bolted his drink before heading to the meeting.
98. A bolt of determination surged through her as she prepared for the race.
99. The bolt kept the door securely locked.
100. The cat bolted out of the way of the oncoming car.