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01
laars
a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
Voorbeelden
She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers.
Ze liet haar modderige laarzen bij de ingang staan en trok pantoffels aan.
02
the storage compartment in a car used for luggage, shopping, or tools
Dialect
British
British
Voorbeelden
Keep the spare tire in the boot.
03
the act of striking something or someone with the foot
Voorbeelden
A sudden boot sent the crate sliding across the floor.
04
a historical instrument of foot torture in which the feet were encased in iron and slowly crushed
Voorbeelden
Torture with the boot caused excruciating pain.
05
a protective cover resembling a leg or sheath for machinery or equipment
Voorbeelden
The machine 's pistons were shielded by a boot.
06
the sudden or rapid release of stored affective or physical force
Voorbeelden
The spring-loaded trap discharged a boot of force.
to boot
01
opstarten, booten
to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use
Voorbeelden
He booted his laptop, ready to tackle the day's programming assignments.
02
to strike or deliver a blow with the foot
Voorbeelden
She booted the door in frustration.
03
eruit gooien, verjagen
to eject or force someone or something to leave, often from a place or system, such as a computer or vehicle
Disapproving
Informal
SpecializedVoorbeelden
After the software malfunctioned, the technician had to boot the computer to restart it.
Nadat de software defect was geraakt, moest de technicus de computer opstarten om deze opnieuw te starten.
Lexicale Boom
bootless
boot
