English dictionary

boot

/b/u/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
British term for the luggage compartment in a car

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the swift release of a store of affective force

noun.feeling

Examples
What a boot!

Synonyms bang charge flush kick rush thrill

Source: WordNet 3.0
protective casing for something that resembles a leg

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg

noun.artifact

Synonyms iron boot iron heel the boot

Source: WordNet 3.0
a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of delivering a blow with the foot

noun.act

Synonyms kick kicking

Source: WordNet 3.0
Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief.

noun

Source: webster1913
A covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, ordinarily made of leather.

noun

Source: webster1913
Booty; spoil.

noun

Source: webster1913

kick; give a boot to

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

verb.body

Examples
Boot your computer.

Synonyms bring up reboot

Source: WordNet 3.0
To profit; to advantage; to avail; -- generally followed by <i>it</i>; as, what <i>boots</i> it?

verb

Source: webster1913
To put boots on, esp. for riding.

verb

Source: webster1913
To boot one's self; to put on one's boots.

verb

Source: webster1913