Synonyms of bolt

Antonyms of bolt

Collocations of bolt

bolt of lightning
Frequency: 80 %

A bolt of lightning struck the old oak tree.

bolt from the blue
Frequency: 70 %

The news of his promotion came as a bolt from the blue.

bolt upright
Frequency: 60 %

She sat bolt upright in bed, startled by the noise.

bolt action
Frequency: 50 %

The rifle had a bolt action mechanism for quick reloading.

bolt cutter
Frequency: 40 %

The thief used a bolt cutter to break into the warehouse.

Idiomatic Expressions for bolt

  • Phrase: bolt upright
    Meaning: sitting or standing up straight and suddenly
    Usage: She woke up suddenly and sat bolt upright in bed.