Boot

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːt/

Boot (noun)

  1. A type of shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg.
  2. The space at the back of a car for carrying luggage.
  3. The process of starting a computer and loading its operating system.

Examples

  • He wore sturdy boots for the hike.
  • The boots kept her feet warm in the snow.

Common collocations: leather boots, hiking boots, put on boots, open the boot, close the boot

Boot (verb)

  1. To hit something with your foot with a lot of force.
  2. To force someone to leave a place or position.

Examples

  • He booted the ball across the field.
  • She booted the door open with her foot.

Synonyms of Boot

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