In nautical terms the difference between bolt and lightening

is that bolt is the standard linear measurement of canvas for use at sea: 39 yards while lightening is the removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft.

As nouns the difference between bolt and lightening

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 lightening is the sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour.

As verbs the difference between bolt and lightening

is that bolt is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt while lightening is present participle of lang=en.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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