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BOLTS

(noun, adverb, verb)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Bolts.

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The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key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

Bolts - 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

Bolts - 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

"I need to buy some bolts to fix the chair."
"The mechanic tightened all the bolts in my car."
"She used bolts to secure the heavy shelf to the wall."
"He replaced the old bolts with new ones."
"The construction worker grabbed a handful of bolts from the toolbox."
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Word Game Points

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

BOLTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BOLTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bolts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOLTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BOLTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bolts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOLTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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