bolter

Example Sentences

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For whatever reason, in the northern hemisphere at least, the concept of a bolter has become synonymous with Lions squad selection.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Monye reckons a big tournament for Ireland fly-half Prendergast would put him in the mix as a Lions bolter.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

The league’s biggest surprise, Cleveland acquired the 27-year-old LeVert to bolter their offense and get the Cavs closer to an Eastern Conference title.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2022

The league's biggest surprise, Cleveland acquired the 27-year-old LeVert to bolter their offense and get the Cavs closer to an Eastern Conference title.

From Fox News • Feb. 8, 2022

To sift or separate the coarser from the finer particles of, as bran from flour, by means of a bolter; to separate, assort, refine, or purify by other means.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah