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bolt in German

bolt in German is Bolzen, Fußeisen, Pfeil — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.

bolt in German

Bolzen
noun
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.
Fußeisen
noun
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.
Pfeil
noun
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.
Riegel
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
Bolzen
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
Dorn
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
Falle
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
Schuber
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
Bolzen
noun
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.
Schraube
noun
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.
Riegel
noun
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.
Bohrhaken
noun
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.
Schraubbolzen
noun
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.
Schloß
noun
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.
Blitz
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
Strahl
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
Blitzschlag
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
Donnerkeil
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
Ballen
noun
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
Rolle
noun
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
Sprung
noun
A sudden flight, as to escape creditors.
Bolzen
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
Schraube
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
Bohrhaken
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
Fußeisen
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
Schraubbolzen
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
anschrauben
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
verschrauben
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
verbolzen
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
zusammenschrauben
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
davonlaufen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
durchgehen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
Reißaus nehmen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
abhauen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
ausreißen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
davoneilen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
in die Höhe schießen
verb
(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.
schießen
verb
(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.
verschlingen
verb
(transitive) To swallow food without chewing it.
hinunterschlingen
verb
(transitive) To swallow food without chewing it.
schlingen
verb
(transitive) To swallow food without chewing it.
verriegeln
verb
(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.
abriegeln
verb
(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.
zuriegeln
verb
(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?

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
    "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket."
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
    "She slid the bolt shut before going to bed."
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
    "A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree."
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
    "The dog bolted the second the gate opened."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "bolt" in German?

"bolt" in German is Bolzen, Fußeisen, Pfeil. 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 German, "bolt" is Bolzen, Fußeisen, Pfeil.

Are there other ways to say "bolt" in German?

Yes — German has 36 translations listed for "bolt": Bolzen, Fußeisen, Pfeil, Riegel, Dorn, Falle.

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