In intransitive terms the difference between bolt and molt

is that bolt is to escape while molt is to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc. and replace it by a fresh layer.

In transitive terms the difference between bolt and molt

is that bolt is to cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted) while molt is to shed in such a manner.

As nouns the difference between bolt and molt

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 molt is the process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

As verbs the difference between bolt and molt

is that bolt is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt while molt is to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc. and replace it by a fresh layer.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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