Run away in alarm; strong metal pin (4)

I believe the answer is:

bolt

(Other definitions for bolt that I've seen before include "eat food quickly and > lock up" , "Runner" , "Rush away - fastening bar" , "Escape" , "Run away; fasten (door)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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