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The correct spelling is boots.
How to pronounce boots
/buːts/
nounIPA: /buːts/
Say it like: Boo-ts
The correct spelling is boots. A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. For example: "I booted the ball toward my teammate."
Usage Examples
“I booted the ball toward my teammate.”
“We need to boot those troublemakers as soon as possible”
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to boot all over your couch.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
- 2.A blow with the foot; a kick.
- 3.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.(usually preceded by definite article) A torture device used on the feet or legs, such as a Spanish boot.
- 5.A parking enforcement device used to immobilize a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
verb
- 1.To kick.
- 2.To put boots on, especially for riding.
- 3.To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).
- 4.To forcibly eject.
- 5.To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.
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