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boots

The correct spelling is boots.

How to pronounce boots

/buːts/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
  2. 2.A blow with the foot; a kick.
  3. 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. 4.(usually preceded by definite article) A torture device used on the feet or legs, such as a Spanish boot.
  5. 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. 1.To kick.
  2. 2.To put boots on, especially for riding.
  3. 3.To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).
  4. 4.To forcibly eject.
  5. 5.To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.

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