Boot: meaning, definitions and examples
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boot
[ buหt ]
footwear
A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and the ankle, with a sturdy sole and a thick heel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to buy a new pair of boots for the winter.
- She wore a pair of leather boots to the party.
starting
To start up a computer by loading an operating system or program.
Synonyms
initialize, launch, start up
Examples of usage
- I will boot up the computer and check my emails.
- Don't forget to boot your laptop before the presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "boot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Stiefel
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepatu bot
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะฒะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ but
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท botte
๐ช๐ธ bota
๐น๐ท bot
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฐุงุก ุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ bota
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤiลพma
๐จ๐ณ ้ดๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกkorenj
๐ฎ๐ธ stรญgvรฉl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษkmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bota
Etymology
The word 'boot' has a long history dating back to the 14th century. It originated from the Old French word 'bote' which meant a piece of armor for the leg. Over time, the meaning evolved to include footwear that covers the foot and ankle. Boots have been worn for centuries for protection and style, with various designs and materials used. The verb form of 'boot' in the context of starting up a computer emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of technology.
See also: booties, bootleg, bootlegger, bootlicker, boots, booty, freebooter, reboot.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,491 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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