bolts

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
  2. noun a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech
  3. noun the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

Synonyms

thunderbolt, bolt, bolt of lightning

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