night bolt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night bolt
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Cal stood on the neat porch and kept his finger on the bell until the harsh overlight flashed on and the night bolt rasped and Mrs. Bacon looked out.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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