unbolted

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adjective (1)

un·​bolt·​ed ˌən-ˈbōl-təd 

: not fastened by bolts

unbolted

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adjective (2)

: not sifted

unbolted flour

unbolted

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past tense and past participle of unbolt

Examples of unbolted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026

In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted. — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024

First, the complaint alleges, one officer, Geramy Brown, moved Simon’s cellmate into an exercise cage outside and left the door to Simon’s cell unbolted. — Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023

Once everything's unplugged and unbolted, the safest way to remove the door is to hold on tight. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

bolt entry 2

Adjective (2)

bolt entry 5

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

circa 1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unbolted

• revolted
• bolted
• jolted

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