bolters

/ˈboʊltərz/
noun
  1. Plural of bolter; multiple people or animals that run away or escape suddenly.
    • Among the group of hikers, there were two bolters who kept wandering off the trail.
    • The stable had a few bolters that needed special handling during races.
    • The prison held several bolters who had attempted to escape multiple times.
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