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bolt

[bohlt] / boʊlt /


NOUN
flash; projectile
Synonyms
NOUN
large roll of material
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Fireworks are also traumatizing for pets, particularly dogs, which tremble and even bolt from their homes in fear.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Whether the form has legs, wheels or a tower, it still needs actuators, sensors, edge compute, safety systems and someone to bolt it into a line.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

The backstory of the works by the composers who perished is obviously compelling, but the lightning bolt that struck Conlon first was the music.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

That “better” isn’t a lightning bolt so much as a slow accumulation — small, incremental shifts that bring something closer, then closer still.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2026

With that, she aimed a gnarled wand in Jack’s direction, shouted a magic word, and shot a bolt of lightning straight at him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

The small nocturnal arachnid has been nicknamed the ballista spider after the ancient Roman siege weapon that launched bolts and stones using stored tension.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

“If you don’t know the ins and outs and nuts and bolts inside City Hall, how are you going to be mayor?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

As well as using new technology, Cambridge has turned to more simple efficiencies: Its missiles use just two types of bolts.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

A nuts and bolts player, who has had a breakthrough.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

It normally takes a crane to move the massive dome, which is held down by dozens of oversized bolts.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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