boot

Definitions

• A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
• A blow with the foot; a kick.
• (construction) A flexible cover of rubber or plastic, which may be preformed to a particular shape and used to protect a shaft, lever, switch, or opening from dust, dirt, moisture, etc.
• (usually preceded by definite article) A torture device used on the feet or legs, such as a Spanish boot.
• (US) A parking enforcement device used to immobilize a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
• A rubber bladder on the leading edge of an aircraft’s wing, which is inflated periodically to remove ice buildup. A deicing boot.
• (obsolete) A place at the side of a coach, where attendants rode; also, a low outside place before and behind the body of the coach.
• (archaic) A place for baggage at either end of an old-fashioned stagecoach.
• (US) A recently arrived recruit; a rookie.
• (Australia) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan or saloon car.
• (informal) The act or process of removing or firing someone (give someone the boot).
• (British) unattractive person, ugly woman (usually as "old boot")
• (firearms) A hard plastic case for a long firearm, typically moulded to the shape of the gun and intended for use in a vehicle.
• (baseball) A bobbled ball.
• (botany) The inflated flag leaf sheath of a wheat plant.