Boots - English meaning

noun

A round brimless hat with a cockade or ribbons attached, worn by certain scottish regiments.

Usage examples:

When a fedora, a bowler, a balmoral, a tam-o'-shanter, a bombay bowler, a pork-pie or a floppy-brim…

verb

(of wind) move creating an air current.

Usage examples:

A cold breeze was blowing in off the sea

noun

A strong wind.

Usage examples:

We're in for a bit of a blow

noun

A powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object.

Usage examples:

He received a blow to the skull

verb

(of a batter) gently tap (a pitched ball) without swinging in an attempt to make it more difficult to field.

Usage examples:

He tried to bunt the ball down the first baseline

noun

An act or result of bunting a pitched ball.

Usage examples:

When jim abbott first took the mound for the california angels, we could see his disability - that …

noun

The baggy centre of a fishing net or a sail.

Usage examples:

The sailors hoisted the trysails a little way, tightened the sheets, fixed bunts to the sail, and s…

verb

Operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

Usage examples:

He got into his car and drove off

noun

(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate.

Usage examples:

He was driven by ambition

verb

To travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it

Usage examples:

[ t ] we drove 40 miles to visit my aunt., [ i ] she drove through pennsylvania to ohio., [ i ] she…

noun

Any of various forms of team game involving kicking (and in some cases also handling) a ball, in particular (in the uk) soccer or (in the us) american football.

Usage examples:

A football club

noun

(the oval ball used in) a game played by two teams in which each team tries to kick, run with, or throw the ball across the opposing team’s goal line to score points. american and canadian football differ in the number of players, the size of the field, and some rules of play

Usage examples:

[ c ] mom bought me a football., [ u ] let’s play football after lunch.

noun

A waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber.

Usage examples:

Not your typical galoshes, the slick rubber booties have an adorable white heel and are less about …

noun

Old-fashioned for wellington uk

noun

A large leather military boot reaching to the knee.

Usage examples:

After dinner, roger appeared in military fatigues, complete with hat, sunglasses, jackboots, and sw…

noun

A long boot that covers the leg up to the knee, especially as worn by nazis

verb

Strike or propel forcibly with the foot.

Usage examples:

I think someone just kicked down my door

noun

A blow or forceful thrust with the foot.

Usage examples:

A kick in the head

noun

An indentation in the bottom of a glass bottle, diminishing the internal capacity.

verb

Strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door.

Usage examples:

He strolled over and knocked on a door marked enquiries

noun

A sudden short sound caused by a blow, especially on a door to attract attention or gain entry.

Usage examples:

There was a sudden knock at the door, the noise seemingly unnatural and loud in the silence that i …

verb

To repeatedly hit something, producing a noise

Usage examples:

Someone is knocking at the door., jane knocked on the window to attract his attention., alice accid…

noun

A shoe worn over a normal shoe, typically made either of rubber to protect the normal shoe or of felt to protect a floor surface.

Usage examples:

Hunting in snow, i'd wear heavy wool socks, shoes, and rubber overshoes.

verb

Make (something) ready for use or consideration.

Usage examples:

Prepare a brief summary of the article

verb

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance

verb

To make or get something or someone ready for something that will happen in the future

Usage examples:

[ t ] keane is preparing a film version of the play., [ i ] the southeast prepared for the worst as…

verb

Drive or push something forwards.

Usage examples:

The boat is propelled by using a very long paddle

verb

Cause to move forward with force

noun

A long, narrow flat-bottomed boat, square at both ends and propelled with a long pole, used on inland waters chiefly for recreation.

Usage examples:

I had no oars because i thought i could propel the punt with a primitive sail that i had assembled.

verb

Travel in a punt.

Usage examples:

In summer you can enjoy punting along the river

noun

An act of punting a ball.

Usage examples:

Wood failed to cut out a long punt from nicholas

adjective

In a suitable state for an action or situation; fully prepared.

Usage examples:

Are you ready, carrie?

noun

Available money; cash.

Usage examples:

They, somehow, made readies available to keep their friend in the style to which he had become accu…

verb

Prepare (someone or something) for an activity or purpose.

Usage examples:

The spare transformer was readied for shipment

verb

Cause to go or be taken to a particular destination; arrange for the delivery of, especially by post.

Usage examples:

We sent a reminder letter but received no reply

verb

Variant spelling of scend (noun).

verb

The push or surge created by a wave.

collocation

Get going or set in motion

phrasal verb

(of a machine or device) begin operating or being used.

Usage examples:

He heard the sound of a car starting up

phrasal verb

Embark on a venture or undertaking, especially a commercial one.

Usage examples:

I can't start up on my own without capital

noun

A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.

Usage examples:

She turned the cold tap on

verb

Draw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container).

Usage examples:

Several barrels had been tapped to celebrate old victories

noun

A quick light blow, or the sound of such a blow.

Usage examples:

There was a sharp tap at the door

noun

A wading bird of the order charadriiformes, which comprises the sandpipers, plovers, and related birds.

Usage examples:

The meadows are also important for breeding waders including redshank and curlew.

noun

A bird with long legs and a long neck, that lives near water and eats fish

Usage examples:

The fishermen put on their waders.

noun

A knee-length waterproof rubber or plastic boot.

Usage examples:

Each volunteer was kitted out in oil spill clean up attire - waterproof jacket and trousers, white …

proper noun

The capital of new zealand, situated at the southern tip of the north island; population 179,463 (2006). it became the capital in 1865, when the seat of government was moved from auckland.

noun

A waterproof boot that covers the foot and lower part of the leg, usually reaching almost up to the knee

Usage examples:

He left his muddy wellingtons outside the back door., can you lend me a pair of wellingtons?, as th…