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BOLTING

(noun, adverb, verb)
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Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Bolting.

Bolting - as a noun

A discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bolt of lightningthunderbolt

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The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deadbolt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bar
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of moving with great haste

Example: "He made a dash for the door"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dash

A roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length

A screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sudden abandonment (as from a political party)

Bolting - as an adverb

In a rigid manner

Example: "The body was rigidly erect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rigidlystiffly

Directly

Example: "He ran bang into the pole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slapslapdashsmack

Bolting - as a verb

Move or jump suddenly

Example: "She bolted from her seat"

Secure or lock with a bolt

Example: "Bolt the door"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbolt

Swallow hastily

Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

Example: "The thief made off with our silver"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abscondabsquatulatedecampgo offmake offrun off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleeflytake flight
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry

Example: "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beetle offbolt outrun offrun out

Eat hastily without proper chewing

Example: "Don't bolt your food!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gobble

Make or roll into bolts

Example: "Bolt fabric"

Example Sentences

"He was bolting down the street, trying to catch the bus before it left."
"The horse started bolting as soon as it heard the loud noise."
"She quickly closed the door to prevent the cat from bolting out."
"The thief was caught bolting out of the store with stolen merchandise."
"The squirrel was bolting across the road and narrowly missed getting hit by a car."
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Word Game Points

Is BOLTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bolting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOLTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BOLTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bolting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOLTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BOLTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bolting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOLTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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