nounπShareA heavy shoe that covers part of the leg."She put on her boots before going out to play in the snow. "wearappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blow with the foot; a kick."The soccer player delivered a powerful boot to the ball, sending it flying towards the goal. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flexible cover of rubber or plastic, which may be preformed to a particular shape and used to protect a shaft, lever, switch, or opening from dust, dirt, moisture, etc."The mechanic replaced the cracked rubber boot on the car's gear shift lever to keep dirt out. "materialtechnicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually preceded by definite article) A torture device used on the feet or legs, such as a Spanish boot."During the historical reenactment, the guide explained how the boots were once used to crush the feet of prisoners. "weapondeviceinhumanwarhistorylawsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA parking enforcement device used to immobilize a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp."The parking officer put boots on illegally parked cars to stop them from being driven away. "policevehiclelawdevicetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rubber bladder on the leading edge of an aircraftβs wing, which is inflated periodically to remove ice buildup. A deicing boot."Before taking off in freezing rain, the pilot activated the boots on the wings to break off any ice that had formed. "technicalvehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place at the side of a coach, where attendants rode; also, a low outside place before and behind the body of the coach."The footman perched on the boots of the stagecoach, ready to assist passengers disembarking. "vehiclepartpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place for baggage at either end of an old-fashioned stagecoach.""Passengers loaded their trunks into the stagecoach's boots at both the front and rear before the journey began." "vehiclestagehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(police) A recently arrived recruit; a rookie."The sergeant assigned the new boots to patrol the quietest neighborhood. "policeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe luggage storage compartment of a sedan or saloon car."My dad loaded the suitcases into the car's boots before we went on vacation. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of removing or firing someone (give someone the boot)."Because of his constant lateness, John received the boots from his job at the factory. "jobbusinessworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUnattractive person, ugly woman (usually as "old boot")""After years of being mean to everyone, she became known as a real old boot around the office." "appearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hard plastic case for a long firearm, typically moulded to the shape of the gun and intended for use in a vehicle."The police officer carefully placed his rifle in the boots mounted inside the patrol car. "vehiclemilitaryweaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bobbled ball."The fielder made a boots of the ground ball, allowing the runner to advance. "sportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inflated flag leaf sheath of a wheat plant."The farmer checked the wheat field, noting that most of the boots were swollen and ready to burst open with the developing grain head. "plantbiologyagriculturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick."I booted the ball toward my teammate."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put boots on, especially for riding."She boots up before heading to the stables for her riding lesson. "wearsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply corporal punishment (compare slippering)."The headmaster warned the unruly boys that he would boots them if they continued to misbehave. "bodyactionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forcibly eject."We need to boot those troublemakers as soon as possible"actionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc."Since he kept spamming the chat, the administrator had to boot him from the online game. "internetcommunicationcomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vomit."Sorry, I didnβt mean to boot all over your couch."bodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(criminal slang) To shoot, to kill by gunfire."The order came down: if he talked to the cops, they'd boots him. "policeweaponwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRemedy, amends."* "The community service hours were seen as boots for the damage done to the park." "aidlawrightvaluemoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareProfit, plunder."The corrupt politician's "boots" from the illegal land deals amounted to millions of dollars. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is given to make an exchange equal, or to make up for the deficiency of value in one of the things exchanged; compensation; recompense."Since my car was older, I had to give the seller my car plus $500 in boots to get his newer model. "valuebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareProfit; gain; advantage; use."The boots from volunteering at the local soup kitchen include a feeling of satisfaction and valuable experience. "businesseconomyfinancevalueassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRepair work; the act of fixing structures or buildings."After the storm, the community organized boots to repair the damaged roofs and fences. "buildingarchitectureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA medicinal cure or remedy.""After a long day of gardening, a hot bath was the perfect boots for my aching muscles." "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avail, benefit, profit."Working hard at my studies really boots me in the long run. "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo benefit, to enrich; to give in addition."The company boots employee salaries with performance-based bonuses. "businesseconomyfinancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of bootstrapping; the starting or re-starting of a computing device."It took three boots, but I finally got the application installed."computingprocesstechnologymachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap."When arriving at the office, first thing I do is booting my machine."technologycomputingelectronicsmachineprocessfunctionsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bootleg recording."The concert wasn't officially recorded, but I found some boots online. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA servant at a hotel etc. who cleans and blacks the boots and shoes."The hotel's boots polished the guests' shoes after they finished dinner. "jobservicepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading