Question

Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence.

Definition 1. n., a screw for fastening
Definition 2. n., a strike of lightning
Definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something
Definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper

Please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight.

What is the meaning of bolt as it is used in this sentence?

Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4

Answer 1

Answer:

definition 1.

Explanation:

the context matters in the sentence. It has the indication of a screw for tightening, saying the word "latch" making it obvious.

Answer 2

Answer:

Definition 3

Explanation:

We can use the process of elimination to determine which one is right. For definition 1, you wouldn't latch the screw on a window. For definition 2, that just wouldn't make sense. Definition 3 seems valid, but definition 4 also wouldn't make sense, so that leaves definition 3 as the right one!

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