Bolt and Clap

Bolt

Bolt verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Clap and bolt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clap" instead the word "Bolt" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Clap

Clap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Bolt and clap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bolt" instead the word "Clap" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: clapped, clapper, clapping

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

single single bolt single clap
little little bolt little clap
dramatic dramatic bolt dramatic clap
extra extra bolt extra clap
Other adjectives: sudden.

Common collocations

face bolt face clap face
doors bolt doors clap doors
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