boot

The definition of a boot is a type of shoe or foot covering that covers part of the leg as well.

(noun)

An example of a boot is what cowboys wear on their feet.

To boot is to kick out, or to start up a computer.

(verb)

An example of to boot is to fire someone from a job.
An example of to boot is to start up a computer and get it ready to check email and access your files.

See boot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. a protective covering of leather, rubber, cloth, etc., for the foot and part or all of the leg: riding boot
2. an overshoe
3. a man's shoe reaching at least to the ankle
a boot-shaped instrument of torture for crushing the foot and leg
Brit. the trunk of an automobile
a patch for the inner surface of an automobile tire to protect a break or weak spot in the casing
☆ Denver boot
1. a kick
2. Informal pleasurable excitement; thrill
Comput. the starting or restarting of a computer
☆ Slang a Navy or Marine recruit, esp. one in a training camp

Origin: ME & OFr bote

transitive verb

to put boots on
to kick
Informal to put (a person) out of a place or job; dismiss
☆ Baseball to make an error in fielding (a grounder)
Horse Racing, Slang to ride (a horse) in a race
Comput. to start (a computer) and prepare for use by loading automatically (the operating system) into memory, as from a disk: often with up

intransitive verb

Comput. to load, as from a disk, the operating system into the memory of a computer: usually with up

noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb

Archaic remedy; profit; benefit

Origin: ME bote < OE bot, advantage, remedy; akin to better, best

See boot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Protective footgear, as of leather or rubber, covering the foot and part or all of the leg.
A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
Chiefly British An automobile trunk.
a. A kick.
b. Slang An unceremonious dismissal, as from a job. Used with the.
c. Slang A swift, pleasurable feeling; a thrill.
A Denver boot.
A marine or navy recruit in basic training.
Computer Science The process of starting or restarting a computer.
boots An instrument of torture, used to crush the foot and leg.

transitive verb boot·ed, boot·ing, boots boots

To put boots on.
To kick.
Slang To discharge unceremoniously. See Synonyms at dismiss.
Computer Science To start (a computer) by loading an operating system from a disk.
To disable (a vehicle) by attaching a Denver boot.
Baseball To misplay (a ground ball).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bote

Origin: , from Old French

intransitive verb boot·ed, boot·ing, boots boots

To be of help or advantage; avail.

noun