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boot

 
 
pronunciation:
but
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
bet your boots, to boot
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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.
 
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."
phrase: bet your boots, to boot
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: boots, booting, booted
definition 1: to kick.
He booted the ball into the goal.
similar words:
kick
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.
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