unbolted

¹

[ uhn-bohl-tid ]

adjective

1. not fastened or secured, as with a bolt or bolts. bolt.

unbolted

²

[ uhn-bohl-tid ]

adjective

1. not sifted, as grain.

unbolted

/ ʌnˈbəʊltɪd /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbolted¹

First recorded in 1570–80; un- ¹ + bolt ¹ + -ed ²

Origin of unbolted²

First recorded in 1560–70; un- ¹ + bolt ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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

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The people gave us a good supper and breakfast, and one man came and presented us with 25 pounds of unbolted wheat flour.

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She unbolted the door, and was strained to her friend's emaciated bosom.

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No sooner did he name her name than Sodewa Bai knew his voice, and unbolted the door and let him in.

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The cabin door was unbolted and he flung it open confidently.

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