bolt in Finnish
bolt in Finnish is jalkarauta, kahle, vasama — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
bolt in Finnish
jalkarauta
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
kahle
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
vasama
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
salpa
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
pultti
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
salpa
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
säppi
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
telki
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
lukko
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
salama
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
paali
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
pakka
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
rulla
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
pakka
(nautical) The standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yards.
livahdus
A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.
livistys
A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.
pultti
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
jalkarauta
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
kahle
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
pultata
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
karata
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
paeta
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
rynnätä
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
venähtää
(intransitive, botany, of lettuce, spinach, garlic, onion, etc) To produce flower stalks and flowers or seeds quickly or prematurely; to form a bolt (stalk or scape); to go to seed.
niellä kokonaisena
(transitive) To swallow food without chewing it.
niellä pureskelematta
(transitive) To swallow food without chewing it.
salvata
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.
teljetä
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.
What does "bolt" mean?
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noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
"He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket."
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noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
"She slid the bolt shut before going to bed."
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noun A flash of lightning.
"A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree."
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verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
"The dog bolted the second the gate opened."
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bolt in a sentence
- He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket.
- She slid the bolt shut before going to bed.
- A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree.
- The dog bolted the second the gate opened.
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What is "bolt" in Finnish?
"bolt" in Finnish is jalkarauta, kahle, vasama. bolt means: A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
How do you use "bolt" in a sentence?
Example: "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket." In Finnish, "bolt" is jalkarauta, kahle, vasama.
Are there other ways to say "bolt" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 23 translations listed for "bolt": jalkarauta, kahle, vasama, salpa, pultti, säppi.
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