BOLT OF LIGHTNING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase bolt of lightning. (close relations)
Definition of BOLT OF LIGHTNING
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| bolt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||||
| thunderbolt | nounn | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a shocking surprise | ||||||||
