bolt
6 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #6,586
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
verb
secure or lock with a bolt
adverb
in a rigid manner
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈoʊlt/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural bolts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of moving with great haste
the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
eat hastily without proper chewing
run away
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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Crossword clues
- “a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder” wn-def
- “A refusal to support a nomination made by the party with which one has been connected; a breaking away from one's party.” web-def
- “A sieve, esp. a long fine sieve used in milling for bolting flour and meal; a bolter. B. Jonson.” web-def
- “in a rigid manner” wn-def
- “To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or a caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.” web-def