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bolter 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. In naval aviation, a bolter is when an aircraft attempting to land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier touches down, but fails to catch an arrestor cable and come to a stop.> Bolter aircraft accelerate at full throttle and become airborne in order to go around to re-attempt the landing.
  2. In American politics, bolters are party members who do not support the regular nominee of their party. ...
  3. an airplane that misses the landing restraint wire on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, or the ROOF of a FLATTOP; see NIGHT TRAP, TAILHOOK.
  4. an outsider who unexpectedly wins, especially in horse-racing.
  5. a dog who runs away from the trainer and training area.
  6. sifter of meal or flour prior to bagging.
  7. A carrier landing in which the pilot fails to engage the landing tractor beams, resulting in a complete fly-through of the deck.
  8. A winning horse at very long odds.
  9. Failed landing attempt.