Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Bolt.
How to pronounce bolt:
US
Bolt - as a noun
A discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bolt of lightningthunderbolt17A 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The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key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)
deadbolt12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bar5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of moving with great haste
Example: "He made a dash for the door"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dash8A 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)
Bolt - as an adverb
Bolt - as a verb
Move or jump suddenly
Example: "She bolted from her seat"
Swallow hastily
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Example: "The thief made off with our silver"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abscond12absquatulate23decamp13go offmake offrun offHypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flightHyponyms (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 outEat hastily without proper chewing
Example: "Don't bolt your food!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gobble11Make or roll into bolts
Example: "Bolt fabric"
Example Sentences
"He bolted out of the room when he heard the alarm."
"They bolted the door shut to secure the premises."
"She bolted the gate to keep the dog from wandering off."
"The horse bolted when it was startled by a loud noise."
"The squirrel bolted up the tree at the sight of the dog."
Word Game Points
Is BOLT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bolt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOLT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is BOLT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bolt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOLT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is BOLT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bolt is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOLT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
