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1. lightning
noun. ['ˈlaɪtnɪŋ'] abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light.
2. lightning
noun. ['ˈlaɪtnɪŋ'] the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more.
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3. bolt
verb. ['ˈboʊlt'] secure or lock with a bolt.
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Etymology
- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)
4. bolt
verb. ['ˈboʊlt'] move or jump suddenly.
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- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)
5. bolt
noun. ['ˈboʊlt'] a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder.
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Etymology
- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)
6. bolt
verb. ['ˈboʊlt'] swallow hastily.
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Etymology
- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)
7. bolt
adverb. ['ˈboʊlt'] in a rigid manner.
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Etymology
- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)
8. bolt
noun. ['ˈboʊlt'] the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.
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Etymology
- bolt (English)
- bulten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buleter (Anglo-Norman)