What is the meaning of the word "bolt"?

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  1. a sudden abandonment, as from a political party copy to clipboard noun
    • After last year's loss, the whole team bolted. copy to clipboard
  2. to eat hastily without proper chewing copy to clipboard verb
    • Don't bolt your food! copy to clipboard
  3. to leave suddenly and as if in a hurry copy to clipboard verb
    • The listeners bolted when they discussed strange ideas. copy to clipboard
  4. to make or roll into bolts copy to clipboard verb
    • I bolted the fabric. copy to clipboard
  5. to move or jump suddenly copy to clipboard verb
    • I bolted from my seat. copy to clipboard
  6. to run away copy to clipboard verb
    • The horse bolted after being frightened by a loud noise. copy to clipboard
  7. to secure or lock with a bolt copy to clipboard verb
    • I bolted the door before going to bed. copy to clipboard
  8. to swallow hastily copy to clipboard verb
    • They bolted their dinner before leaving for the evening. copy to clipboard

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