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bootleg

/ˈbuːtleɡ/

Meanings
noun
The part of a boot that is above the instep.

Examples :

"The mud splashed high enough to cover the bootleg of my rubber boots. "
wear part

Related Words

Illustration authorized

authorized verb

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

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combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration illegally

illegally adverb

/ɪˈliːɡəli/

In a manner contrary to law.

"He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant."

Illustration quarterback

quarterback noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/ /ˈkwɔːɾərbæk/

An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

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electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

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bootlegged verb

/ˈbuːtlɛɡd/

To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

"During Prohibition, many people bootlegged whiskey to make a living. "

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bootlegging verb

/ˈbuːtleɡɪŋ/

To make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

"During Prohibition, some people made a lot of money by bootlegging whiskey. "

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copyrighted verb

/ˈkɑpiˌraɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑpɪˌraɪtɪd/

To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

"The author copyrighted her book to protect it from being copied without her permission. "

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transported verb

/tɹænzˈpɔːtɪd/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtɪd/

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.

"to transport goods; to transport troops"

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contraband noun

/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/

Any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess

"The guards found cigarettes and alcohol hidden in the prisoner's cell, both considered contraband in that prison. "

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unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

Not having any authority

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "

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violation noun

/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

"The student's late arrival was a violation of school policy. "