boot
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- noun
- /buːt/
:
bota
- We moved slowly across the foyer, boots scraping softly on the marble floor.
- wear boots
- a pair of boots
- rubber boots
And he put on his best boots, like his sturdiest boots.
- And he put on his best boots, like his sturdiest boots.
- I'm like the wrong size boots, God damn it.
- These are the best over the knee boots of all time.
- Firstly, these boots right here, they're so cute.
- And you guys know these boots have just they've seen it all.
- It's like, well, I didn't take my boot off, but huh.
- Yeah, you think boots in US does what?
- So how do we put work boots on goals?
Examples
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I have German army boots.
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Michael, Benjamin, and Christina put on coats and boots and went to look for Dolly.
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But in general, work boots are my daily wear.
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Love how these boots look and make me feel.
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These are the best over the knee boots of all time.
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I'm just going to put some boots on.
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A man takes off his cowboy boots and props his feet on the coffee table.
Fiction book (1990) -
There is a scramble of feet and a sound of heavy boots moving through the tall grass.
Fiction book (1990) -
His socks were soaked, and his boots and cuffs were glazed with ice.
Fiction book (1990) -
He wore his sturdy hiking boots for the rocky trail to protect his feet.
Synonyms
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2.7
A leather boot with a high heel, tall upper part, and decorative stitching worn in the American west
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A strong boot with laces like the ones soldiers wear
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A waterproof rubber shoe worn to keep feet and lower legs dry when walking in water or mud
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8.8
A tall strong leather boot reaching above the knee worn by soldiers or police
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3.6
A tall strong boot worn for riding horses
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2.5
A boot that reaches to or just above the ankle
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A stiff boot that locks into a ski binding for skiing
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A very high waterproof boot that reaches the hip for fishing or wading in water
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A waterproof boot that covers the lower leg and keeps feet dry in mud
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A tall leather shoe that reaches halfway to the knee and is worn for riding or historical dress
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A rubber boot worn to keep your feet dry in rain or mud
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3.5
A short shoe that covers the ankle and is worn for fashion
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3.4
A short boot that covers the ankle and lower calf, reaching halfway to the knee
A boot that you tie with long strings to hold it closed around the ankle
A short ankle boot with a side strap and buckle for horse riding
An ankle-high boot with elastic sides often worn in the 1800s
A very high shoe that reaches the thigh and often keeps the legs dry
Idioms
- Informal
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7.4
To stop someone from working at their job, usually because of bad work or behavior
- Offensive
Praise or act very friendly toward a boss to get something for yourself
Compounds
- US
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2.7
A leather boot with a high heel, tall upper part, and decorative stitching worn in the American west
- US
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A waterproof rubber shoe worn to keep feet and lower legs dry when walking in water or mud
- Archaic
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7.7
A tall leather shoe that reaches halfway to the knee and is worn for riding or historical dress
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2.9
A knee-length waterproof boot made of rubber or leather for wearing outdoors
An ankle-high shoe with two to three holes for laces, often made of leather or suede
A short, intensive course that teaches programming skills to prepare people for tech jobs
- NSFW
A heavy metal thing shaped like a boot used to crush or burn a person's foot and leg
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Etymology
Boot: The word boot for a shoe comes from an old German word meaning 'to cover' or 'protect', because boots cover the foot and lower leg. That's why a boot is a strong shoe used for protection or fashion.