verb
- to sift or separate (flour, meal, etc.) using a cylindrical sieve
Usage: also spelled 'bolt'; chiefly historical or technical
noun
- a cylindrical sieve used for sifting flour or other fine materials
Usage: also spelled 'bolt'; chiefly historical or technical
Examples
- The baker used a boult to sift the flour before mixing the dough.
- She passed the meal through a boult to remove lumps.
- A fine boult was essential for achieving the desired texture in the cake batter.
- The old boult hung on the kitchen wall as a reminder of traditional baking methods.