boot
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(verb) cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer" |
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Synonyms: bring up, reboot |
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Related Words: resuscitate, revive |
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(verb) kick; give a boot to |
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Related Words: kick |
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(noun) footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg |
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Related Words: Hessian boot, Wellington, Wellington boot, buskin, chukka boot, combat boot, cowboy boot, cowboy boots, desert boot, footgear, footwear, gum boot, half boot, hessian, hip boot, hip boots, jackboot, riding boot, rubber boot, ski boot, ski boots, thigh boot, thigh boots, top boot |
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| 4. |
(noun) carries luggage or shopping or tools |
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Synonyms: luggage compartment, trunk |
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Related Words: compartment |
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(noun) an instrument of torture that is used to crush the foot and leg |
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Synonyms: iron boot, iron heel |
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Related Words: instrument of torture |
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(noun) the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick" |
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Synonyms: kick, kicking |
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Related Words: blow, dropkick, goal-kick, place kick, place-kicking, punt, punting |
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