serrare — 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.
- clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
- shut verb To close something, such as a door, book, or business.
- squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
Senses
serrare is used for these senses in English:
- bolt (transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
- clasp (transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.
- lock (transitive) To fasten with a lock.
- lock up (intransitive) To close (and often lock) all doors and windows (of a place) securely.
- shut (transitive) To confine in an enclosed area; to enclose.
- squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
bolt — full definition
- noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
- noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
- noun A flash of lightning.
- verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
- verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.
clasp — full definition
- noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.
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