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.
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.