unbolted

1
[ uhn-bohl-tid ]
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adjective
  1. not fastened or secured, as with a bolt or bolts.

Origin of unbolted

1
First recorded in 1570–80; un-1 + bolt1 + -ed2

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Other definitions for unbolted (2 of 2)

unbolted2
[ uhn-bohl-tid ]

adjective
  1. not sifted, as grain.

Origin of unbolted

2
First recorded in 1560–70; un-1 + bolt2 + -ed2

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How to use unbolted in a sentence

  • Hop threw off the controls, unbolted the back plate and started a careful inspection.

    Mystery Wings | Roy J. Snell
  • The people gave us a good supper and breakfast, and one man came and presented us with 25 pounds of unbolted wheat flour.

    Death Valley in '49 | William Lewis Manly
  • She unbolted the door, and was strained to her friend's emaciated bosom.

    Tales Of Men And Ghosts | Edith Wharton
  • No sooner did he name her name than Sodewa Bai knew his voice, and unbolted the door and let him in.

    Old Deccan Days | M. Frere
  • The cabin door was unbolted and he flung it open confidently.

    The Courage of Marge O'Doone | James Oliver Curwood

British Dictionary definitions for unbolted

unbolted

/ (ʌnˈbəʊltɪd) /


adjective
  1. (of grain, meal, or flour) not sifted

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