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Synonyms of BOLTS

Valid in Scrabble US · 7 points

BOLTS: definition and more

29 synonyms in 14 meanings 20 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of BOLTS by meaning

noun

  1. a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

    Also: bolt of lightning.

  2. a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech

  3. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

  4. the act of moving with great haste

  5. a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length

  6. a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

  7. a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)

verb

  1. move or jump suddenly

  2. secure or lock with a bolt

  3. swallow hastily

  4. run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

    Also: run off, go off, make off.

    Not playable in Scrabble US: ABSQUATULATE.

  5. leave suddenly and as if in a hurry

    Also: run off, run out, bolt out, beetle off.

  6. eat hastily without proper chewing

  7. make or roll into bolts