noun
- the process of sifting flour or other materials through a fine mesh
- the action of fastening something with bolts
verb
- present participle of bolt; fastening with a bolt or pin
- present participle of bolt; running away suddenly
- present participle of bolt; eating food very quickly
Examples
- He was bolting the door shut before the storm arrived.
- The horse went bolting across the field when it heard thunder.
- She was bolting her lunch because she was late for class.
- The baker spent the morning bolting flour for the bread.
- The bolting of the metal plates took several hours to complete.
- The rabbit went bolting into the bushes when it saw the dog.
- Proper bolting of the machinery is essential for safety.