boot
Plural
boots
1
a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
A boot is a type of footwear that typically covers the foot and the ankle, as well as some or all of the lower leg. They can be made from a variety of materials, including leather, suede, rubber, or synthetic fabrics, and may be designed for a variety of purposes, such as fashion, work, or outdoor activities. Boots can feature a range of styles, including lace-up, zip-up, pull-on, or buckle closures, and may have a variety of heel heights or sole designs. They are often worn in colder weather or in wet or muddy conditions, as they provide greater protection and support than other types of shoes. Boots can be paired with a range of clothing styles, from casual to formal, and have remained a popular choice for footwear for many years.
- I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor.
- I put on my boots to go for a walk in the snowy park.
- She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers.
- The fashionable boots added a trendy touch to her outfit.
- The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet.
2
the storage compartment in a car used for luggage, shopping, or tools
- He loaded the suitcases into the car boot.
- The boot of the hatchback was surprisingly spacious.
- Keep the spare tire in the boot.
- Groceries were stacked neatly in the boot.
- The mechanic checked the tools stored in the boot.
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the act of striking something or someone with the foot
- The player delivered a powerful boot to the ball.
- He gave the door a frustrated boot.
- A sudden boot sent the crate sliding across the floor.
- The horse responded to a gentle boot from its rider.
- She landed a boot on the heavy box to move it.
4
a historical instrument of foot torture in which the feet were encased in iron and slowly crushed
- Prisoners were subjected to the boot during interrogations.
- The museum displayed a medieval iron boot.
- Torture with the boot caused excruciating pain.
- The victim's feet were locked in the boot.
- Accounts describe the use of the boot in old dungeons.
5
a protective cover resembling a leg or sheath for machinery or equipment
- The steering joint was fitted with a rubber boot.
- Bicycle shock absorbers often have a protective boot.
- The machine's pistons were shielded by a boot.
- The boot prevented dust from entering the mechanism.
- A neoprene boot covered the exposed joint.
6
the sudden or rapid release of stored affective or physical force
- The kick-off served as a boot of adrenaline for the team.
- A sudden boot of anger swept through the crowd.
- The spring-loaded trap discharged a boot of force.
- She felt a boot of energy after finishing the race.
- The engine's acceleration produced a powerful boot.