ski boot
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- noun
- /skiː buːt/
- UK
:
bota de esquí
- At the rental shop, I picked out a pair of ski boots that matched my ski size perfectly.
- wear ski boots
- buckle ski boots
- leather ski boots
I didn't know you had any more margin by getting my own custom fitting ski boots.
- I didn't know you had any more margin by getting my own custom fitting ski boots.
- It's the hold on in ski boots in or you take off ski boots.
Examples
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He wore his ski boots and held his skis, which he was resting in the snow as he examined every person coming out of the lodge doors.
Fiction book (1990) -
There is a ski boot bag and backpack behind that door.
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I have large bunions on both feet and have a hard time finding ski boots of any kind to fit.
Blog text (4) -
A young guy in a suit who is carrying a briefcase in one hand and ski boots in the other comes up fast behind us.
Fiction book (1993) -
The goal is to comfortably stabilize the foot in the ski boot.
Blog text (4) -
Jim, I think if you worked with a good ski boot fitter and talked to them even before you bought boots, you could probably get the fit you need.
Blog text (4) -
All slick gable roof and broad timber-beamed interior, you'd half-expect to find a ski boot rental counter in the basement.
Blog text (20) -
After a long day of skiing, I was relieved to finally take off my ski boots and let my feet breathe.
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Before hitting the slopes, make sure your ski boots fit properly to ensure comfort and safety.
Synonyms
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A strong shoe that covers the foot and lower leg
How Stiff
- UK
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun–noun compound combines 'ski' (the equipment) and 'boot' (footwear) into a straightforward, compositional meaning: a boot for skiing. This is a concrete, non-idiomatic construction that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer, and similar compounds exist across many languages.
Etymology
The word ski boot comes from the simple idea of a boot made for a ski: picture a strong, tight boot that fastens to a long ski so your foot stays connected while you slide down a hill. That's why ski boot means a stiff, supportive boot that locks onto a ski.