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boot
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- pronunciation:
- but
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- bet your boots, to boot
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a covering for the foot and all or some of the leg. Boots are usually made of leather or rubber.
If I'm wearing my boots, I can splash in the puddles.
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| definition 2: |
the British word for the large compartment in the rear of an automobile used to store items such as packages and tools. "Boot" has the same meaning as "trunk."
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| related words: |
kick |
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| phrase: |
bet your boots, to boot |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
boots, booting, booted |
| definition 1: |
to kick.
He booted the ball into the goal.- similar words:
- kick
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| definition 2: |
to start up by loading the operating system of or giving the first instructions to a computer.
You must boot the computer every time you use it. |
| related words: |
oust, turn |
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