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ausreißen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  • elope verb To run away secretly with a partner in order to get married, usually without a big wedding or family involvement.
  • stub noun A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.

Senses

ausreißen is used for these senses in English:

  • bolt (intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
  • elope (intransitive, dated) To run away from home (for any reason).
  • run away To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.
  • stub (transitive) To remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots.

bolt — full definition

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
  5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

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