bolt in Portuguese
bolt in Portuguese is virote, grilhão, ferrolho — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
bolt in Portuguese
virote
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.
grilhão
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.
ferrolho
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
trinco
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
tranca
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
parafuso
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.
barra
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.
tranca
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.
relâmpago
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
faísca
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rolo
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
parafuso
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
grilhão
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
aparafusar
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
trancar
(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.
"The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer."
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noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
"The old front door had a heavy iron bolt at the top."
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noun A flash of lightning.
"We counted the seconds between the bolt and the thunder to see how far away the storm was."
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verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
"The frightened horse bolted across the field when the fireworks started."
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bolt in a sentence
- The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer.
- You will need a long bolt and a nut to join these planks.
- The old front door had a heavy iron bolt at the top.
- I heard the bolt click as my neighbour locked up for the night.
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What is "bolt" in Portuguese?
"bolt" in Portuguese is virote, grilhão, ferrolho. 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: "The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer." In Portuguese, "bolt" is virote, grilhão, ferrolho.
Are there other ways to say "bolt" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 12 translations listed for "bolt": virote, grilhão, ferrolho, trinco, tranca, parafuso.
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