bolt
3
6.3
- adverb
- /boʊlt/
- During the performance, the dancer stood bolt upright, showcasing her perfect posture.
Examples
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And and Leonard was just sat bolt upright dressed as Spock, full spot regalia.
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And and Leonard was just sat bolt upright dressed as Spock, full Spock regalia.
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The other young girl is wearing Victorian clothing reminiscent of Alice and stands bolt upright in her ripped clothing.
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She sat bolt upright in bed when she heard the loud noise in the hallway.
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After the shocking news, he remained bolt upright in his chair, unable to move.
Synonyms
Idioms
Compounds
15
3.9
A strong tool with long handles and heavy jaws for cutting metal, like locks or chains
12
2.1
A sudden bright flash in the sky during a storm that often comes before thunder
5
2.0
Two metal pieces, a bolt and a matching nut, that hold parts together by screwing
- Specialized
1
6.7
A metal rod with a round head and partial threads used to join wood through a hole
- Specialized
1
6.9
A metal screw with a spring part that opens inside a hollow wall to hold heavy items
- US
1
6.7
A heavy screw with a large head that joins wood pieces when you turn it with a wrench
- Specialized
1
6.8
A small metal piece with a round or flat head that holds metal parts together
- Jargon
1
4.8
An extra product you add to an existing system to give it new features
- Specialized
1
4.1
A metal rod with a square or six-sided head and threads that you turn with a wrench
- Specialized
1
5.3
A metal part that spreads inside a hole to hold heavy things to concrete or brick
- Jargon
An extra feature you add to a product or system to make it work better
How Upright
Surface Forms
Etymology
The adverb bolt in 'bolt upright' comes from the idea of an arrow: straight and stiff. So being 'bolt upright' means sitting or standing very straight and still.