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 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The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key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)
Bolting - as an adverb
Bolting - 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 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."
Word Game Points
Is BOLTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bolting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBOLTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is BOLTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bolting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOLTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
