bolting

UK
/ˈbəʊltɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊltɪŋ/
boltingnoun
boltings
pl
Translations
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The act of running away suddenly and quickly.
The horse's bolting from the stable caused a commotion among the farm workers.
The process in plants where they produce a flowering stem rapidly before producing seeds, often prematurely.
The lettuce in the garden is bolting due to the unusually warm weather.
The act or process of fastening something with a bolt.
The bolting of the panels took the workers all afternoon.
A fine mesh fabric used for sifting or straining flour.
The miller replaced the old bolting with a new, tighter weave.
boltinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbəʊltɪŋ/
US
/ˈboʊltɪŋ/
Definitions
(of an animal) Running away suddenly and uncontrollably.
The bolting horse charged through the open gate.
(of a plant) Producing a flowering stem rapidly, usually prematurely.
Bolting lettuce turns bitter and loses its crisp texture.
boltverb

bolting

Gerund

bolted
Past Simple
bolted
Past Participle
bolting
Gerund
UK
/bəʊlt/
US
/boʊlt/
Translations
He bolted the door before going to bed.
Он запер дверь перед тем, как лечь спать.
The horse bolted from the stable.
Лошадь убежала из стойла.
Additional translations
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To fasten or secure with a bolt.
He bolted the door to ensure no one could enter.
To move suddenly and quickly, often in a startled manner.
The horse bolted from the stable when it heard the loud noise.
To eat food quickly and without chewing properly.
She bolted her breakfast because she was late for work.
To leave or escape suddenly and unexpectedly.
He bolted from the meeting when he realized he was late for his flight.
Of a plant: to produce a flower stalk and go to seed prematurely.
The lettuce will bolt in hot weather if it is not harvested early.
To sift or refine (flour, meal, etc.) by passing it through a fine mesh or cloth.
The baker bolted the flour to make it lighter and smoother.
boltnoun
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A metal rod or pin used for fastening objects together, especially one with a threaded end that is secured by a nut or one that slides into a socket to lock a door or window.
The mechanic tightened the bolt to secure the engine parts.
A flash of lightning.
A bolt of lightning lit up the night sky.
A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.
The archer loaded a bolt into his crossbow before taking aim.
A roll of fabric, originally as a measure of length.
She purchased a bolt of silk to make a new dress.
A sudden or unexpected event or occurrence.
The news of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue.
A sudden dash or attempt at escape.
The rabbit made a bolt for the bushes when the dog barked.
boltadjective
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Relating to or designed for use with a bolt or bolts.
She bought a bolt cutter to remove the old padlock.
boltadverb
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Suddenly, rigidly, or straight; used to intensify the meaning of an adjective or adverb, especially in the phrase 'bolt upright'.
He sat bolt upright when the alarm sounded.