What does bolting mean?
Bolting means present participle and gerund of bolt.
Bolting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bolt.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of bolt
- An act of bolting or running away.
- A sifting, as of flour or meal.
- (law) A private arguing of cases for practice by students, as in the Inns of Court.
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Synonyms for bolting
Antonyms for bolting
Related Words
Word Forms
- boltings
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