bolter

/ˈbɒltə/noun
Middle School
1

A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.

2

A plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.

3

A machine or mechanism that automatically sifts milled flour.

4

A person who sifts flour or meal.

5

A filter mechanism.

6

An obscure athlete who wins an upset victory.

7

A horse that wins at long odds.

8

In team sports, a relatively little-known or inexperienced player who inspires the team to greater success.

9

A member of a political party who does not support the party's nominee.

10

A missed landing on an aircraft carrier; an aircraft that has made a missed landing.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing