Bolting Meaning in English
word · lemma: bolt
Definition
Rushing away suddenly, often out of fear or surprise; also, when plants flower or go to seed too soon, especially lettuce or spinach.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and descriptive speech. With people or animals: often implies fear/suddenness ('she's bolting from the room'). With plants: often in gardening contexts meaning lettuce or spinach is ruined for eating. Not to be confused with 'bolt' as a noun (metal fastener).
Example Sentences
The horse is bolting from the stable.
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My lettuce is bolting in the heat.
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The dog started bolting as soon as it heard the noise.
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She dropped her bag and went bolting down the street.
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I forgot to close the gate and now the goats are bolting everywhere!
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With this hot weather, all my spinach is bolting way too soon.
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