In intransitive terms the difference between bolt and jolt

is that bolt is to escape while jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks.

In transitive terms the difference between bolt and jolt

is that bolt is to cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted) while jolt is to shock emotionally.

In lang=en terms the difference between bolt and jolt

is that bolt is to discuss or argue privately, and for practice, as cases at law while jolt is a narcotic injection.

As nouns the difference between bolt and jolt

is that bolt is a (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw while jolt is an act of jolting.

As verbs the difference between bolt and jolt

is that bolt is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt while jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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