WHAT DOES BOLT MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of bolt in the English dictionary
The first definition of bolt in the dictionary is a bar that can be slid into a socket to lock a door, gate, etc. Other definition of bolt is a bar or rod that forms part of a locking mechanism and is moved by a key or a knob. Bolt is also a metal rod or pin that has a head at one end and a screw thread at the other to take a nut.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BOLT
PRESENT
Present
I bolt
you bolt
he/she/it bolts
we bolt
you bolt
they bolt
Present continuous
I am bolting
you are bolting
he/she/it is bolting
we are bolting
you are bolting
they are bolting
Present perfect
I have bolted
you have bolted
he/she/it has bolted
we have bolted
you have bolted
they have bolted
Present perfect continuous
I have been bolting
you have been bolting
he/she/it has been bolting
we have been bolting
you have been bolting
they have been bolting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I bolted
you bolted
he/she/it bolted
we bolted
you bolted
they bolted
Past continuous
I was bolting
you were bolting
he/she/it was bolting
we were bolting
you were bolting
they were bolting
Past perfect
I had bolted
you had bolted
he/she/it had bolted
we had bolted
you had bolted
they had bolted
Past perfect continuous
I had been bolting
you had been bolting
he/she/it had been bolting
we had been bolting
you had been bolting
they had been bolting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will bolt
you will bolt
he/she/it will bolt
we will bolt
you will bolt
they will bolt
Future continuous
I will be bolting
you will be bolting
he/she/it will be bolting
we will be bolting
you will be bolting
they will be bolting
Future perfect
I will have bolted
you will have bolted
he/she/it will have bolted
we will have bolted
you will have bolted
they will have bolted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been bolting
you will have been bolting
he/she/it will have been bolting
we will have been bolting
you will have been bolting
they will have been bolting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would bolt
you would bolt
he/she/it would bolt
we would bolt
you would bolt
they would bolt
Conditional continuous
I would be bolting
you would be bolting
he/she/it would be bolting
we would be bolting
you would be bolting
they would be bolting
Conditional perfect
I would have bolt
you would have bolt
he/she/it would have bolt
we would have bolt
you would have bolt
they would have bolt
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been bolting
you would have been bolting
he/she/it would have been bolting
we would have been bolting
you would have been bolting
they would have been bolting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you bolt
we let´s bolt
you bolt
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
bolting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOLT»
The term «bolt» is very widely used and occupies the
7.880 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «BOLT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
bolt.
A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea.
Both the 'Gregor' series and 'The Hunger Games' are what I call lightning-bolt ideas. There was a moment where the idea came to me. With 'The Hunger Games,' the lightning bolt sort of hit at a moment when I was channel surfing between reality TV and the coverage of the Iraq war.
Without bureaus, committees, officials or emissaries to manufacture sentiment in his favor, without intrigue or effort on his part, Grant is the candidate whose supporters have never threatened to bolt.
Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late.
I was raised as a Catholic, but I got up to go to church because I thought I'd be hit by a bolt of lightning if I didn't.
Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.
These characters are not spontaneous creations. They are engineered down to the last nut and bolt.
I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record.
But I am a blasted tree; the bolt has entered my soul; and I felt then that I should survive to exhibit what I shall soon cease to be - a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitiable to others and intolerable to myself.
The uniformity of the earth's life, more astonishing than its diversity, is accountable by the high probability that we derived, originally, from some single cell, fertilized in a bolt of lightning as the earth cooled.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOLT»
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Art Beyond Representation: The Performative Power of the Image
Refuting the assumption that art is a representational practice, Bolt's striking argument engages with the work of Heidegger, Deleuze and Guattari, C.S.Peirce and Judith Butler to argue for a performative relationship between art and artist ...
This updated and expanded edition of Bolt Action Rifles contains the information readers need to speak intelligently to gunsmiths, and understand their suggestions and objections.
Frank De Haas, Wayne Zwoll, 2003
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Assessment: In Special and Inclusive Education
Appropriate for novices and experts, this text equips readers with the knowledge and tools to assess their students' skills and abilities effectively and efficiently.
John Salvia, James Ysseldyke, Sara Bolt, 2012
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A Man for All Seasons: A Play of Sir Thomas More
This hugely successful retelling of the fall of Sir Thomas More has gained plaudits for its stage, movie, and television versions.
Eight days ... ... three gold medals ... ... three world records ... one amazing reputation firmly established. Usain Bolt's life – and the world of sport – would never be quite the same again.
This fourth edition features descriptions of recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994) and Kobe, Japan (1995). 130 illustrations.
In this book, Ranjit Bolt takes what is essentially a practitioner's view of the art of literary translation. His observations are born of a quarter of a century's experience of translating for a living, especially for the theatre.
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Bolt from the Blue: Coping with Disasters and Acute Traumas
I think this book offers therapists, clients, and policy makers a view of how to deal with those "bolts from the blue" with more understanding of the nature of trauma and its effects upon the individual and the community.
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Usain
Bolt: An Unauthorized Biography
Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the history of the world. Most fans are aware of his multiple world records, but in order to truly understand Usain Bolt, you must first understand where he came from.
Belmont and Belcourt Biographies, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOLT»
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bolt is used in the context of the following news items.
Lightning bolt struck and killed Brecon Beacons walker 'because he …
A walker who was killed by a bolt of lightning during a thunderstorm on the Brecon Beacons may have been struck because he was carrying a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
VIDEO: Massive lightning bolt near Wendy's
Hollin Hoffman was catching video of the rainy Florida weather for Snapchat when a massive bolt of lightning struck near a Gainesville Wendy's ... «FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TV, Jul 15»
Chevrolet Bolt Range Surges Past 200-Mile Target! GM's Zero …
First seen at this year's Detroit Auto Show, the Chevrolet Bolt's range is already showing a lot of promise. In fact, so excited is GM about their ... «Franchise Herald, Jul 15»
CCL Industries Announces Bolt-On Acquisition for CCL Design
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - July 06, 2015) - CCL Industries Inc. ("CCL") ( TSX : CCL.A ) ( TSX : CCL.B ), a world leader in specialty label and packaging ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
Micromax Bolt D321 vs Pantech Breeze IV : Comparison of Features …
Micromax Bolt D321 is the smartphone from Micromax with 5.0 inches screen and the resolution of the screen is 480 x 854 pixels pixels. Phone ... «Newstrack India, Jul 15»
Lightning bolt strikes on Fourth of July
Sabine Parish Sheriff Ronny Richardson tells KTBS-TV that a lightning bolt struck during a Fourth of July celebration at an RV park at Toledo ... «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
Zharnel Hughes off to a flyer as 'new Usain Bolt' canters to 200m …
The teenager dubbed the new Usain Bolt insisted 'Plastic Brit' jibes would not faze him after sauntering to victory in his first race on British soil ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Darren Campbell does not expect Usain Bolt to take part in the …
Olympic gold medal winner Darren Campbell does not expect Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt to take part in the World Championships in ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
Usain Bolt struggles in New Yo...
Usain Bolt was pushed hard in winning the 200 metres at Saturday's adidas Grand Prix in New York, as the World Championships draw closer. «beIN SPORTS USA Breaking News, Jul 15»
Crave giveaway: Three Misfit Bolt color-changing LED smart bulbs
We've got a pack of three Misfit Bolt color-changing smart LED that you can control from most smartphones or tablets without the need for a hub ... «CNET, Jul 15»
