How Do You Spell BOULT?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊlt] (IPA)

The word "boult" is commonly spelled with a "u," despite its pronunciation containing a "oo" sound. This inconsistency can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, where "boult" is spelled /bo͡ʊlt/. In this case, the "ou" combination represents the "oʊ" diphthong, which is commonly used in English to represent a long "o" sound. Confusingly, this diphthong is often spelled with a "u" in words like "boult," "soul," and "coulter."

BOULT Meaning and Definition

1. Boult is a word with multiple meanings and can be used as a verb or a noun. Firstly, as a verb, to boult typically means to sift or filter a material through a fine-meshed cloth or sieve in order to separate the finer particles from the coarser ones. This process is often undertaken to remove impurities or refine substances in various industries such as mining, manufacturing, or cooking. Boult can also refer to the act of shaking or jolting something vigorously in order to dislodge or loosen it.

   As a noun, boult can refer to a type of fine-meshed cloth or sieve used for the process of boult or sifting. These sieves are often made with a tightly woven fabric or metal wire mesh with very small holes, allowing for an efficient separation of particles based on size.

   The word "boult" has historical origins and can be traced back to Middle English and Old French. It was commonly used in medieval times for activities such as flour milling or separating flour from bran.

   In summary, boult is a versatile word with definitions related to the actions of sifting, sifting devices, and vigorous shaking. Its usage may vary depending on the context and industry in which it is employed.

2. See bolt.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BOULT

• boupt

Etymology of BOULT

The word "boult" has its origins in Middle English. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "būlian", which meant "to sift" or "to winnow". This Old English term eventually evolved into the Middle English word "bouten", which had a similar meaning of "to sift" or "to separate". Over time, the spelling of the word shifted to "bowlt" and later to "boult", while retaining its original meaning.

Conjugate verb Boult

CONDITIONAL

I would boult

you would boult

he/she/it would boult

we would boult

they would boult

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be boulting

you would be boulting

he/she/it would be boulting

we would be boulting

they would be boulting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have boult

you would have boult

he/she/it would have boult

we would have boult

they would have boult

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been boulting

you would have been boulting

he/she/it would have been boulting

we would have been boulting

they would have been boulting

FUTURE

I will boult

you will boult

he/she/it will boult

we will boult

they will boult

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be boulting

you will be boulting

he/she/it will be boulting

we will be boulting

they will be boulting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have boulted

you will have boulted

he/she/it will have boulted

we will have boulted

they will have boulted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been boulting

you will have been boulting

he/she/it will have been boulting

we will have been boulting

they will have been boulting

IMPERATIVE

you boult

we let´s boult

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to boult

PAST

I boulted

you boulted

he/she/it boulted

we boulted

they boulted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was boulting

you were boulting

he/she/it was boulting

we were boulting

they were boulting

PAST PARTICIPLE

boulted

PAST PERFECT

I had boulted

you had boulted

he/she/it had boulted

we had boulted

they had boulted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been boulting

you had been boulting

he/she/it had been boulting

we had been boulting

they had been boulting

PRESENT

I boult

you boult

he/she/it boults

we boult

they boult

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am boulting

you are boulting

he/she/it is boulting

we are boulting

they are boulting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

boulting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have boulted

you have boulted

he/she/it has boulted

we have boulted

they have boulted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been boulting

you have been boulting

he/she/it has been boulting

we have been boulting

they have been boulting