Bolt and Sift

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

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Sift is a synonym for bolt. In some cases you can use "Sift" instead a verb "Bolt".

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Sift verb - Move as if through a sieve.

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Bolt is a synonym for sift in sieve topic. Sometimes you can use "Bolt" instead a verb "Sift". archaic substitute

Nearby Words: sifting, sifter

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