noun
bolting
Bolting (noun) means the act of suddenly running away. Example: “The horse's bolting nearly threw its rider off.”
noun
1
The act of suddenly running away.
"The horse's bolting nearly threw its rider off."
2
The process of sifting flour or meal through a fine mesh.
"Bolting removes the coarser bran from the finer flour."
How to use bolting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither sudden fleeing, or sifting flour to separate out the coarse parts.
Common pairings
a horse bolting
bolting flour
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like bolting.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- boltings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The horse's _____ nearly threw its rider off.
Rhymes for bolting
See all rhymes for bolting →Frequently asked questions
What does “bolting” mean?
The word “bolting” means the act of suddenly running away. In plain terms, either sudden fleeing, or sifting flour to separate out the coarse parts.
How do you use “bolting” in a sentence?
Here is “bolting” used in a sentence: “The horse's bolting nearly threw its rider off.”
What part of speech is “bolting”?
“Bolting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bolting” have?
“Bolting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of suddenly running away.
