nounπShareA person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly."The dog was a notorious bolter, often escaping the yard when the gate was left open. "personactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.""That spinach plant is a bolter; it shot up in height and started producing seeds way faster than the others." "plantagriculturebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(flour milling) A machine or mechanism that automatically sifts milled flour."The old flour mill still uses a bolter to separate the fine flour from the coarser bran after grinding. "machineagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who sifts flour or meal."The bolter carefully sifted the flour, removing any large pieces before the baker used it to make bread. "utensiljobmachineagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(petroleum refining) A filter mechanism."Technicians regularly inspect the bolter to ensure it efficiently removes impurities from the crude oil. "technologymachineindustrytechnicalfuelelementutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn obscure athlete who wins an upset victory."Going into the race, nobody expected Michael to win, but he surprised everyone by taking first place; he was a complete bolter. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(horseracing) A horse that wins at long odds."The local track was buzzing after "Lucky Star," a total bolter at 50-to-1 odds, unexpectedly won the race. "sportanimalracebetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn team sports, a relatively little-known or inexperienced player who inspires the team to greater success."The school's basketball team, struggling all season, suddenly found new energy when Sarah, a previously unknown bolter from the junior varsity team, started scoring key points. "sportachievementpersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of a political party who does not support the party's nominee."During the election, Mr. Smith, a long-time Republican, became a bolter when he announced his support for the independent candidate instead of the Republican nominee. "politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA missed landing on an aircraft carrier; an aircraft that has made a missed landing."The pilot reported a bolter after failing to catch the wire on the aircraft carrier, forcing him to circle around for another landing attempt. "nauticalmilitaryvehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of fishing line; a boulter."The fisherman carefully checked his bolter, making sure each hook was baited and ready to be cast into the river. "nauticalfishsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smear or become smeared with a grimy substance"After crawling under the car to fix it, his face was boltered with grease. "appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sift or filter through a sieve or bolter."The baker will bolter the flour to remove any lumps before making the bread. "utensilfoodagricultureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fish using a bolter."The fisherman boltered for trout in the early morning. "fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pound rapidly."The carpenter boltered the nails into the wood, working quickly and efficiently. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a whale) To swim or turn sideways while eating."As the whale fed on the krill swarm, it would occasionally bolter, turning sideways to scoop up more of the tiny crustaceans. "animalbiologyphysiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo miss a landing on an aircraft carrier by approaching at the wrong angle, thereby missing the tailhook wires."The pilot had to go around again after he bolted the landing on the carrier, missing all the arrestor cables. "militarynauticalvehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading