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boot
protective footgear covering the foot and part of the leg: Be sure to wear boots in the woods.
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boot 1
(bo͞ot)n.
1. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber.
2. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
3. Chiefly British An automobile trunk.
4.
a. A kick.
b. Slang An unceremonious dismissal, as from a job. Used with the.
c. Slang A swift, pleasurable feeling; a thrill.
5. A Denver boot.
6. A marine or navy recruit in basic training.
7. Computers The process of starting or restarting a computer.
8. boots An instrument of torture, used to crush the foot and leg.
tr.v. boot·ed, boot·ing, boots
1. To put boots on.
2. To kick: booted the ball into the goal.
3. Slang To discharge unceremoniously. See Synonyms at dismiss.
4. Computers To start (a computer) by loading an operating system from a disk.
5. To disable (a vehicle) by attaching a Denver boot.
6. Baseball To misplay (a ground ball).
[Middle English bote, from Old French.]
boot 2
(bo͞ot)intr.v. boot·ed, boot·ing, boots
To be of help or advantage; avail.
n.
Idiom: 1. Chiefly Southern & Midland US See lagniappe.
2. Archaic Advantage; avail.
to boot
In addition; besides: The new cruise ship was not only the biggest in the world, but the fastest to boot.
[Middle English boten, to be of help, from Old English bōtian, from bōt, help; see bhad- in Indo-European roots.]
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boot
(buːt)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a strong outer covering for the foot; shoe that extends above the ankle, often to the knee. See also chukka boot, top boot, Wellington boots, surgical boot
2. (Automotive Engineering) an enclosed compartment of a car for holding luggage, etc, usually at the rear. US and Canadian name: trunk
3. (Automotive Engineering) a protective covering over a mechanical device, such as a rubber sheath protecting a coupling joining two shafts
4. (Automotive Engineering) US and Canadian a rubber patch used to repair a puncture in a tyre
5. (Historical Terms) an instrument of torture used to crush the foot and lower leg
6. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a protective covering for the lower leg of a horse
7. a kick: he gave the door a boot.
8. slang Brit an ugly person (esp in the phrase old boot)
9. slang US a navy or marine recruit, esp one in training
10. (Computer Science) computing short for bootstrap4a
11. bet one's boots to be certain: you can bet your boots he'll come.
12. See boots and all
13. die with one's boots on
a. to die while still active
b. to die in battle
14. fill one's boots informal to take or do as much of something as one wants
15. lick the boots of to be servile, obsequious, or flattering towards
16. put the boot in slang
a. to kick a person, esp when he or she is already down
b. to harass someone or aggravate a problem
c. to finish off (something) with unnecessary brutality
17. the boot slang dismissal from employment; the sack
18. the boot is on the other foot the boot is on the other leg the situation is or has now reversed
19. too big for one's boots self-important or conceited
vb
20. (tr) (esp in football) to kick
21. (tr) to equip with boots
22. (tr) informal
a. (often foll by out) to eject forcibly
b. to dismiss from employment
23. (Computer Science) Also: boot up to start up the operating system of (a computer) or (of a computer) to begin operating
[C14 bote, from Old French, of uncertain origin]
boot
(buːt)vb (usually impersonal)
archaic to be of advantage or use to (a person): what boots it to complain?.
n
1. obsolete an advantage
2. dialect something given in addition, esp to equalize an exchange: a ten pound boot to settle the bargain.
3. to boot as well; in addition: it's cold and musty, and damp to boot.
[Old English bōt compensation; related to Old Norse bōt remedy, Gothic bōta, Old High German buoza improvement]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
boot1
(but)n.
1. a covering of leather, rubber, or the like, for the foot and all or part of the leg.
2. an overshoe, esp. one of rubber or other waterproof material.
3. any sheathlike protective covering: a boot for a weak automobile tire.
4.
a. the receptacle or place into which the top of a convertible car fits when lowered.
b. a cloth covering for this receptacle or place.
5. Brit. the trunk of an automobile.
6. Denver boot.
7. a U.S. Navy or Marine recruit.
8. a kick.
9. the boot, Slang. a dismissal; discharge: to give someone the boot for being always late.
10. Informal. a sensation of pleasure or amusement: I get a big boot from the kids.
11. a fumble of a baseball batted on the ground, usu. to the infield.
v.t. 12. to kick; drive by kicking.
13. to fumble (a ground ball).
14. to put boots on; equip or provide with boots.
15. Also, bootstrap. to start (a computer) by loading the operating system.
16. Slang. to dismiss; discharge.
Idioms: die with one's boots on, to die while still active in one's work.
[1275–1325; Middle English bote < Anglo-French, Old French; of uncertain orig.]
boot2
(but)n.
1. Archaic. something given into the bargain.
2. Obs.
v.i., v.t. a. advantage.
b. remedy; relief; help.
3. Archaic. to be of profit or advantage (to); avail.
Idioms: to boot, in addition; besides.
[before 1000; Middle English bote, Old English bōt advantage]
boot3
(but)n.
[1585–95; see booty]
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boot
– trunkIn British English, the boot of a car is the covered space, usually at the back, where you put things such as luggage or shopping.
Is the boot open?
In American English, this part of a car is called the trunk.
We put our bags in the trunk.
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boot
Past participle: booted
Gerund: booting
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boot
(car) trunk
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| Noun | 1. |  boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower legbootlace - a long lace for fastening boots bootleg - the part of a boot above the instep shoe collar, collar - the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot heel counter, counter - a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot; "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot" cowboy boot - a boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys eyelet, eyehole - a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar heel - the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation hessian, Hessian boot, jackboot, Wellington boot, Wellington - (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot hip boot, thigh boot - a very high boot; used especially for fishing instep - the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot outsole - the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and makes contact with the ground riding boot - a boot without laces that is worn for riding horses; part of a riding habit gum boot, rubber boot - a high boot made of rubber ski boot - a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding gad, spur - a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on" toe box - the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed" toecap - a protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it tongue - the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot upper - piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot; "Uppers come in many styles" |
| 2. | boot - British term for the luggage compartment in a car automobile trunk, luggage compartment, trunk - compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; "he put his golf bag in the trunk" Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom | |
| 3. |  boot - the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"excitement, exhilaration - the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" | |
| 4. | boot - protective casing for something that resembles a leg | |
| 5. | boot - an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg instrument of torture - an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person | |
| 6. | boot - a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed | |
| 7. |  boot - the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"goal-kick - (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line goal-kick - (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal punting, punt - (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game" place kick, place-kicking - (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking dropkick - (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head" | |
| Verb | 1. | boot - kick; give a boot to kick - strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" |
| 2. | boot - cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer" resuscitate, revive - cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man" |
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boot
noun
1. wellington, welly, gumboot, wader, jackboot, overshoe, thigh boot, galosh He was wearing riding pants, high boots, and spurs.
boot someone out (Informal) dismiss, sack (informal), expel, throw out, oust, relegate, kick out, eject, kiss off (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), show someone the door, give someone the boot (slang), give (someone) their marching orders, give someone the bullet (Brit. slang), give someone the bum's rush (slang), throw out on your ear (informal), give someone the heave or push (informal), give someone his or her P45 (informal) Schools are booting out record numbers of unruly pupils
boot something up (only used of computers) start up, prepare, fire up, make ready, reboot I can boot the machine up from a floppy disk, but that's all.
too big for your boots overconfident, arrogant, brash, cocky, presumptuous, bumptious, cocksure, hubristic, full of yourself The players have become too big for their boots.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
boot 1
noun1. Slang. The act of dismissing or the condition of being dismissed from employment:
Informal: ax.
2. Slang. The act of ejecting or the state of being ejected:
Slang: bounce.
1. Slang. To end the employment or service of:
Idioms: give someone his or her walking papers, give someone the ax, give someone the gate, give someone the pink slip, let go, show someone the door.
boot 2
verbThe American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
جَزْمَه، خِذاءحِذَاءٌ طَوِيلصُنْدوق سيارة للأمتِعَهيَرْفُس الكُره
botakopnoutkufr
støvlebagagerumsparke
saapas
čizmaprtljažnik
csizmakirúgmagasszárú cipőbakancs
bot
farangursgeymslaskór, stígvélsparkastígvél
ブーツ
장화
bagažinėbatasbūti išspirtam iš darboišspirtispirti
bagāžnieksiespertspertzābaks
čižmavykopnúť
škorenjprtljažnik
čizmaчизма
stövel
รองเท้าบูท
giày ống
boot
1 [buːt]A. N
1. → bota f; (= ankle boot) → borceguí m
to die with one's boots on → morir con las botas puestas
now the boot is on the other foot (Brit) → ahora se ha dado vuelta a la tortilla
to give sb the boot → despedir a algn, poner a algn en la calle
to get or be given the boot → ser despedido
he was quaking or shaking or trembling in his boots → le temblaban las piernas
to lick sb's boots → hacer la pelotilla a algn
to put the boot in (Brit) → emplear la violencia (fig) → obrar decisivamente
see also big A6
to die with one's boots on → morir con las botas puestas
now the boot is on the other foot (Brit) → ahora se ha dado vuelta a la tortilla
to give sb the boot → despedir a algn, poner a algn en la calle
to get or be given the boot → ser despedido
he was quaking or shaking or trembling in his boots → le temblaban las piernas
to lick sb's boots → hacer la pelotilla a algn
to put the boot in (Brit) → emplear la violencia (fig) → obrar decisivamente
see also big A6
3. (US) (Aut) (also Denver boot) → cepo m
B. VT
2. (Comput) (also boot up) → cebar, inicializar
C. VI (Comput) (also boot up) → cebar, inicializar
D. CPD boot boy N (Brit) → camorrista m
boot camp N (in army) → campamento m militar; (= prison) prisión civil con régimen militar
boot polish N → betún m
boot sale N (Brit) (also car boot sale) → mercadillo m (en el que se exponen las mercancías en el maletero del coche)
boot camp N (in army) → campamento m militar; (= prison) prisión civil con régimen militar
boot polish N → betún m
boot sale N (Brit) (also car boot sale) → mercadillo m (en el que se exponen las mercancías en el maletero del coche)
boot
2 [buːt] to boot ADV (liter) → además, por añadiduraCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
boot
[ˈbuːt] n
(= heavy shoe) → botte f
to give sb the boot → flanquer qn dehors, virer qn
to get the boot, to be given the boot → être flanqué(e) à la porte, être viré(e)
to put the boot in (British) → passer à l'attaque
to give sb the boot → flanquer qn dehors, virer qn
to get the boot, to be given the boot → être flanqué(e) à la porte, être viré(e)
to put the boot in (British) → passer à l'attaque
[soldier, cowboy] → botte f
(= ankle boot) → bottine f
(British) [car] → coffre m
to boot (= in addition) → par-dessus le marché, en plus
vt (= kick) → botter
boot up
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
boot
:bootblack
n → Schuhputzer m
boot boy
n (Brit inf) → Skinhead m
boot camp
n (US Mil inf) → Armee-Ausbildungslager nt
boot-cut jeans
pl → Boot-cut-Jeans pl
boot
:bootjack
n → Stiefelknecht m
bootlace
n → Schnürsenkel m; to pull oneself up by one’s (own) boots (inf) → sich aus eigener Kraft hocharbeiten
bootleg
vt
adj whisky etc → schwarzgebrannt; goods → schwarz hergestellt; cassettes etc → schwarz mitgeschnitten
n (= product, cassette etc) → Raubkopie f
bootlegger
boot
:bootlicker
n (pej inf) → Speichellecker m (pej inf)
bootmaker
n → Schuhmacher m
boot polish
n → Schuhcreme f
boot
1n
→ Stiefel m; the boot is on the other foot (fig) → es ist genau umgekehrt; to give somebody the (order of the (hum)) boot (inf) → jdn rausschmeißen (inf), → jdn an die Luft setzen (inf); to get the boot (inf) → rausgeschmissen werden (inf); it’s the boot for him (inf) → der fliegt (inf); to die with one’s boots on (inf) → über der Arbeit or in den Sielen sterben; to quake or shake or tremble in one’s boots → vor Angst fast umkommen; to put the boot in (Brit inf) → kräftig zutreten; (fig) → zuschlagen; to put the boot into somebody/something (Brit fig inf) → jdn/etw niedermachen
(Brit, of car etc) → Kofferraum m
(inf: = kick) to give somebody/something a boot → jdm/einer Sache einen Tritt geben or versetzen; he gave her the boot (fig) → er hat mit ihr Schluss gemacht (inf)
(Brit, pej inf, = woman) → Schreckschraube f (inf)
vt
(Comput) → starten, booten, hochfahren
boot
2adv (hum, form) to boot → obendrein, noch dazu
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
boot
1 [buːt]1. n
a. (gen) → stivale m; (ankle boot) → stivaletto; (of soldier, skier, workman) → scarpone m; (for hiking) → scarpone m da montagna; (football boot) → scarpa
to give sb the boot (fam) → mettere qn alla porta
to give sb the boot (fam) → mettere qn alla porta
b. (Brit) (Aut) → portabagagli m inv, bagagliaio
2. vt
b. (Comput) → inizializzare
boot
2 [buːt] n (old) (liter) to boot (in addition) → in (or per di) più, per giunta, come se non bastasseCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
boot
(buːt) noun1. a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather etc. a pair of suede boots.
2. (American trunk) a place for luggage in a motor-car etc.
verb to kick. He booted the ball out of the goal.
give, get the boot to dismiss (someone) or to be dismissed (usually from a job). He got the boot for always being late.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
boot
→ حِذَاءٌ طَوِيل bota støvle Stiefel μπότα bota saapas botte čizma stivale ブーツ 장화 laars støvel kozak bota ботинок stövel รองเท้าบูท çizme giày ống 靴子Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
boot
n. bota especial, zapato o vendaje que cubre parte de la pierna y el pie.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
boot
n bota; Unna — bota de UnnaEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.