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Definition of
jolt noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
jolt
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
dʒoʊlt
/
/
[
usually singular
]
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1
a sudden rough movement
synonym
jerk
The plane landed with a jolt.
2
a sudden strong feeling, especially of shock or surprise
a jolt of dismay
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jolt
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