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Bolt
A bolt may be one of the following things:
- A type of threaded fastener. See screw.
- A rotating mechanism used in some firearms. See bolt action.
- A lightning bolt.
- The ammunition used in a crossbow. See quarrel.
- An item of door furniture: a bar that is used to hold a door shut, also known as a deadbolt. See lock.
- A large roll of cloth of a definite length, especially as it comes from the loom.
- An anchor point used in rock climbing. See bolt (climbing).
- To go to flower, usually in the case of a vegetable plant like broccoli, which may cause the flavour to change
- To run suddenly, as in bolting for the exit
- A nickname of the San Diego Chargers (Bolts).
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