boltlike

/ˈboʊltˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a bolt (a fastener or a sudden movement).
    • He made a boltlike dash for the door when the bell rang.
    • The machine had a boltlike piece that held the gears together.
    • The sculpture had a boltlike shape, with a long cylindrical body and a flat head.
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