Bolt and Flash

Bolt

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

Flash is a synonym for bolt in move topic. In some cases you can use "Flash" instead the word "Bolt" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like dash.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Flash

Flash verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Bolt is a synonym for flash in move topic. Sometimes you can use "Bolt" instead the word "Flash" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as speed, zoom, move fast and display.

How words are described

long long bolt long flash
original original bolt original flash
initial initial bolt initial flash
green green bolt green flash
Other adjectives: convenient, single, simple, small, real, large, big, huge, little, ominous, famous, new, mysterious, explosive, random, next, last, pink, sudden, magical.

Common collocations

bit bolt bit flash bit
door bolt door flash door

Both words in one sentence

  • Lightning Gun It does electrical damage but it doesn't have a visible lightning bolt or even a muzzle flash (unlike it's little brother, the YK 32 Pulse Pistol which fires a purple energy bolt).
    Source: Lightning Gun
  • Lightning Can Do Anything In Crisis on Infinite Earths it was revealed that the Flash himself was the lightning bolt which struck the chemicals giving him his super speed.
  • Depending on the Artist Similarly, the lightning bolt earpieces on the side of the Flash's head are more or less prominent depending on who's drawing him.
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