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bolt in Spanish

bolt in Spanish is virote, cadenas, esposas — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.

bolt in Spanish

virote
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.
cadenas
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.
esposas
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.
grillete
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.
cerrojo
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
pasador
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
aldabilla
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
falleba
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
tranquilla
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
trinquete
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
tornillo
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.
perno
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.
bulón
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.
tranca
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.
chispa
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rayo
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rollo
noun
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
tornillo
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
perno
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
bulón
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
cadenas
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
esposas
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
grillete
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
atornillar
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
trancar
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.
    "The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer."
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
    "The old front door had a heavy iron bolt at the top."
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
    "We counted the seconds between the bolt and the thunder to see how far away the storm was."
  4. 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 Spanish?
"bolt" in Spanish is virote, cadenas, esposas. 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 Spanish, "bolt" is virote, cadenas, esposas.
Are there other ways to say "bolt" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 19 translations listed for "bolt": virote, cadenas, esposas, grillete, cerrojo, pasador.
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