boot

B1
Pronunciation
/buːt/
/but/
Noun
23 definition(s)
1 Definition

A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

2 Definition

A blow with the foot; a kick.

3 Definition

A flexible cover of rubber or plastic, which may be preformed to a particular shape and used to protect a shaft, lever, switch, or opening from dust, dirt, moisture, etc.

4 Definition

(usually preceded by definite article) A torture device used on the feet or legs, such as a Spanish boot.

5 Definition

A parking enforcement device used to immobilize a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.

6 Definition

A rubber bladder on the leading edge of an aircraft’s wing, which is inflated periodically to remove ice buildup. A deicing boot.

7 Definition

A place at the side of a coach, where attendants rode; also, a low outside place before and behind the body of the coach.

8 Definition

A place for baggage at either end of an old-fashioned stagecoach.

9 Definition

(police) A recently arrived recruit; a rookie.

10 Definition

The luggage storage compartment of a sedan or saloon car.

11 Definition

The act or process of removing or firing someone (give someone the boot).

12 Definition

Unattractive person, ugly woman (usually as "old boot")

13 Definition

A hard plastic case for a long firearm, typically moulded to the shape of the gun and intended for use in a vehicle.

14 Definition

A bobbled ball.

15 Definition

The inflated flag leaf sheath of a wheat plant.

16 Definition

Remedy, amends.

17 Definition

Profit, plunder.

18 Definition

That which is given to make an exchange equal, or to make up for the deficiency of value in one of the things exchanged; compensation; recompense.

19 Definition

Profit; gain; advantage; use.

20 Definition

Repair work; the act of fixing structures or buildings.

21 Definition

A medicinal cure or remedy.

22 Definition

The act or process of bootstrapping; the starting or re-starting of a computing device.

Example Sentences
  • It took three boots, but I finally got the application installed.
23 Definition

A bootleg recording.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To kick.

Example Sentences
  • I booted the ball toward my teammate.
2 Definition

To put boots on, especially for riding.

3 Definition

To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).

4 Definition

To forcibly eject.

Example Sentences
  • We need to boot those troublemakers as soon as possible
5 Definition

To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.

6 Definition

To vomit.

Example Sentences
  • Sorry, I didn’t mean to boot all over your couch.
7 Definition

(criminal slang) To shoot, to kill by gunfire.

8 Definition

To avail, benefit, profit.

9 Definition

To benefit, to enrich; to give in addition.

10 Definition

To bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap.

Synonyms
boot up bootstrap start
Antonyms
shut down stop turn off
Example Sentences
  • When arriving at the office, first thing I do is booting my machine.