boot
//buːt//
Noun
bootSingular
bootsPlural
1
A type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often extends up the leg
She wore leather boots in the winter.
2
The luggage compartment of a car, typically at the rear (British English)
Put the suitcases in the boot.
3
A kick delivered with force
He gave the ball a good boot down the field.
4
A device or clamp placed on a vehicle's wheel to prevent it from being driven
The car had a boot on its wheel because of unpaid parking tickets.
Synonym
Verb
1
To kick something or someone forcefully
He booted the ball over the fence.
2
To start up a computer or device
It takes a few minutes to boot the computer.
3
To forcibly eject or dismiss someone from a place or position
He was booted from the team for breaking the rules.