How to Pronounce Bolt-action

To pronounce "bolt-action", say BOLT-act-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BOLT-act-ion

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"bolt-action" has 3 syllables: bolt-act-ion.

What does bolt-action mean?

noun

  1. A type of firearm action in which the weapon's bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.

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Related words

double-actionbreech-loaderxbowmachinegunbuttonlockboltcuttermuzzle-loader

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How many syllables are in "bolt-action"?▾

"Bolt-action" has 3 syllables: bolt · act · ion.

What does "bolt-action" mean?▾

Bolt-action: A type of firearm action in which the weapon's bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.

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