bolt of lightning

/boʊlɾ əv ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
/bəʊlt əv ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
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Other forms: bolts of lightning

Definitions of bolt of lightning
  1. noun
    a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
    synonyms: bolt, thunderbolt
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    type of:
    lightning
    abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
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