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Boot
01
stivale
a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
Esempi
The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet.
La pioggia ha attraversato i suoi stivali, bagnandole i piedi.
02
the storage compartment in a car used for luggage, shopping, or tools
Dialect
British
British
Esempi
The mechanic checked the tools stored in the boot.
03
the act of striking something or someone with the foot
Esempi
She landed a boot on the heavy box to move it.
04
a historical instrument of foot torture in which the feet were encased in iron and slowly crushed
Esempi
Accounts describe the use of the boot in old dungeons.
05
a protective cover resembling a leg or sheath for machinery or equipment
Esempi
A neoprene boot covered the exposed joint.
06
the sudden or rapid release of stored affective or physical force
Esempi
The engine 's acceleration produced a powerful boot.
to boot
01
avviare
to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use
Esempi
The technician booted the computer, troubleshooting the network connectivity issue.
02
to strike or deliver a blow with the foot
Esempi
The referee warned him after he booted the opponent.
03
cacciare, espellere
to eject or force someone or something to leave, often from a place or system, such as a computer or vehicle
Disapproving
Informal
SpecializedEsempi
If you keep parking here, they ’ll boot your car.
Se continui a parcheggiare qui, ti bloccheranno la macchina.
Albero Lessicale
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