unbolted

• Adjectif désuet signifiant non verrouillé ou ouvert ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire quelque chose de non retenu ou de sans limites.

An archaic adjective meaning unfastened or unlocked; also used figuratively to describe something unconfined or unrestrained.

1. Not fastened or lockedB2formal

   Describing a door, window, or gate that has not been secured with a bolt.

   non verrouillé

   • He found the back door unbolted and felt a chill of fear.
   • The gate was left unbolted, allowing the dog to escape.
   • She checked all the windows; only the kitchen one was unbolted.

   Synonymesopenunfastenedunlatchedunlockedunsecured

   Antonymesfastened

2. Not sifted (of flour)C2formalbritish

   Describing flour that has not been passed through a sieve or bolter.

   non bluté

   • The recipe called for unbolted flour for a coarser texture.
   • In medieval times, peasants often ate bread made from unbolted grain.
   • The baker preferred unbolted meal for its rustic quality.

• Verbe signifiant ouvrir ou libérer quelque chose en retirant ou en poussant un verrou ou une barre.

A verb meaning to open or release something by removing or undoing a bolt.

1. Undo the bolt ofB2formal

   To open or release something by removing or sliding back a bolt.

   déverrouiller

   • He unbolted the heavy iron gate to let them in.
   • She unbolted the door and stepped outside.
   • The mechanic unbolted the engine cover to inspect it.

   Synonymesopenreleaseunfastenunlock

   Antonymesboltfastenlocksecure