Definitions for Boots
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WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bootsnoun

   The sports shoes worn by players of certain games such as cricket and football.

2. bootsnoun

   A condom.

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1. boots

   A boot is a type of footwear. Most boots mainly cover the foot and the ankle, while some also cover some part of the lower calf. Some boots extend up the leg, sometimes as far as the knee or even the hip. Most boots have a heel that is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece. Traditionally made of leather or rubber, modern boots are made from a variety of materials. Boots are worn both for their functionality and for reasons of style and fashion. Functional concerns include: protection of the foot and leg from water, mud, pestilence (infectious disease, insect bites and stings, snake bites), extreme temperatures, sharp or blunt hazards (e.g. work boots may provide steel toes), physical abrasion, corrosive agents, or damaging radiation; ankle support and traction for strenuous activities such as hiking; and durability in harsh conditions (e.g. the underside of combat boots may be reinforced with hobnails). In some cases, the wearing of boots may be required by laws or regulations, such as the regulations in some jurisdictions requiring workers on construction sites to wear steel-toed safety boots. Some uniforms include boots as the regulated footwear. Boots are recommended as well for motorcycle riders. High-top athletic shoes are generally not considered boots, even though they do cover the ankle, primarily due to the absence of a distinct heel. In Britain football (soccer) cleats are also called boots.

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1. Bootsnoun

   a servant at a hotel or elsewhere, who cleans and blacks the boots and shoes

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1. Boots

   Boots is a 1966 studio album by Nancy Sinatra. The album was produced by Lee Hazlewood. Billy Strange was the arranger and conductor.

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1. Boots

   "Boots" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of social class, human relationships, and the complexities of kindness. The narrative centers around a poor leather worker who is in dire need of a new pair of boots. When a wealthy customer visits his shop, the decision of whether to help him or focus on his own struggles becomes a poignant reflection on compassion and selflessness. Chekhov's characteristic wit and keen observation of human nature shine through, making "Boots" a thought-provoking tale about the moral dilemmas faced in everyday life.

   
   

   Submitted by acronimous on February 19, 2025  

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   boots

   A specific type of footwear.

   The boots were clean and tidy on the wellington boot stand.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

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1. boots

   Song lyrics by boots -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by boots on the Lyrics.com website.

2. Boots

   Read the Boots book at Literature.com

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1. BOOTS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boots is ranked #10424 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Boots surname appeared 3,087 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Boots.
   
   90.3% or 2,788 total occurrences were White.
   3.2% or 99 total occurrences were Black.
   2% or 62 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.9% or 59 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   1.4% or 46 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1% or 33 total occurrences were Asian.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Boots' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3852

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Boots' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2794

Anagrams for Boots »

1. boost

2. botos

How to pronounce Boots?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Boots in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Boots in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Boots in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Boots in a Sentence

1. Jim Kenney:

   Lets remember our SEPTA bus drivers are front-line, boots-on-the-ground heroes who go to work every day and feel the need for protection.

2. Tate Reeves:

   We have been working around the clock to secure additional medical personnel through both federal and private sector sources to shore up the staffing shortage that our hospitals find themselves in. Getting boots on the ground this quickly is a step in the right direction.

3. Lisa Smoczynski:

   It's challenging, i've got Under Armour, lined pants, fleece-lined jeans — let's see, one, two, three, four, five layers. Insulated gloves, insulated boots, the heaviest socks available. Under Armour hat. All the joys of life.

4. Scott C. Holstad:

   You cried out in your sleep last night, steel toe boots doing dances in your head. It’s raining now and no one cares. Palmetto trees stand guard outside. He died last night, actually at 7:45 this morning. Will you cry? Will you?

5. Dean Sheremet:

   There was this bar that everyone hung out at after set and I remember coming down the stairs and seeing the two of them shooting pool together, i could just tell by the body language thateverythinghad changed. She's shooting pool, shooting tequila, in a tight tank, tight jeans, over the knee boots and she's standing across from him, playing with the pool cue...All of a sudden, there was a huge shift. My stomach dropped. I literally felt like I got hit.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Boots
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boots
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Boots
5. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html