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boot — boot1 [bo͞ot] n. [ME & OFr bote] 1. a) a protective covering of leather, rubber, cloth, etc., for the foot and part or all of the leg [riding boot] b) an overshoe c) a man s shoe reaching at least to the ankle 2. a boot shaped instrum … English World dictionary
Boot (torture) — This article is about the boot as a torture device. For other uses, see Boot (disambiguation). leg screw … Wikipedia
Boot — A boot is a type of shoe that covers at least the foot and the ankle and sometimes extends up to the knee or even the hip. Most have a heel that is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece.… … Wikipedia
Boot of beer — The custom of drinking a boot of beer from a boot shaped glass is common in German themed bars, colleges, beer gardens, and the like. As with pints and other vessels, Insignias, logos, and markings of varied composition are often engraved or… … Wikipedia
Boot jack — A Boot Jack, sometimes known as a Boot Device, is a small tool which aids in the removal of boots. It consists of a U shaped mouth which grips the heel of the boot, and a flat area to which weight can be applied. To operate it, the user places… … Wikipedia
boot — I. /but / (say booht) noun 1. a heavy shoe, especially one reaching above the ankle. 2. a covering, usually of leather, rubber or a similar synthetic material, for the foot and leg, reaching up to and sometimes beyond the knee. 3. (formerly, in… …
boot tree — noun 1. : shoe tree 2. : bootjack 1 * * * a device of wood, metal, or plastic, inserted in a boot or shoe when it is not being worn, to preserve the shape. [1760 70] * * * boot tree, a shaped block put into a boot or a shoe to keep it in shape … Useful english dictionary
boot hook — one of a pair of L shaped metal hooks fixed to a handle, for drawing on a boot by inserting it through a bootstrap. [1800 10] * * * … Universalium
Italian boot — boot shaped Italian peninsula … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
boot hook — noun : a long cross handled hook for pulling on riding boots by the straps * * * one of a pair of L shaped metal hooks fixed to a handle, for drawing on a boot by inserting it through a bootstrap. [1800 10] … Useful english dictionary
