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| boot |
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." [1/4 definitions] |
| heel1 |
When someone heels a shoe or boot, they put a heel on it. [1/5 definitions] |
| ice skate |
a short boot with a sharp blade attached to the bottom, used for skating on ice. |
| Italy |
Italy is a country in Europe. Most of Italy is a peninsula that sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea. If you look at Italy on a map, you can see that it has the shape of a tall boot. Italy is famous for its beautiful cities, its art and music, and its food. Foods from Italy such as spaghetti and pizza are popular all over the world. People in Italy speak a language called Italian. |
| overshoe |
a rubber or plastic boot worn over other shoes in order to protect them from water or snow. |
| snowshoe |
a light frame that is shaped like a racket and strung with netting. Snowshoes can be attached to a boot and used for walking on deep snow. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. [1/4 definitions] |
| tongue |
a flap of leather under the laces of a shoe or boot. [1/5 definitions] |
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