A boot meaning in English
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Definition
a boot: a type of shoe that covers the foot and some or all of the leg
I bought new boots today. They will keep my legs warm in winter.
the boot (of a car) (UK): the trunk, the box, the back part of a car used for storage (UK)
In American English, the "boot" of a car is called the trunk.
Examples
- "Let's get your luggage in the boot, yeah?"
- "With guns and boots and whips and-"
- "Fist and boot marks covering the front of the machine"
- "Brian : Are you drinking whiskey out of a boot, sir?"
- "Harold wears boots and a cowboy hat"
Exercise 1
Cowboy time!
Fill in the blanks with the following terms. No term is used more than once, some terms aren't used at all.
jeans | boots | shirt | hat | skirt | jacket | horse
Like all cowboys, Harold wears a on his head, a on his chest or torso, a pair of on his legs, and a pair of on his feet. When it is cold he might wear a to keep his body warm. Yee-haa!
Fill in the blanks with the following terms. No term is used more than once, some terms aren't used at all.
jeans | boots | shirt | hat | skirt | jacket | horse
Like all cowboys, Harold wears a on his head, a on his chest or torso, a pair of on his legs, and a pair of on his feet. When it is cold he might wear a to keep his body warm. Yee-haa!
Cowboy time!
Fill in the blanks with the following terms. No term is used more than once, some terms aren't used at all.
jeans | boots | shirt | hat | skirt | jacket | horse
Like all cowboys, Harold wears a hat 1 on his head, a shirt 2 on his chest or torso, a pair of jeans 3 on his legs, and a pair of boots 4 on his feet. When it is cold he might wear a jacket 5 to keep his body warm. Yee-haa!
Fill in the blanks with the following terms. No term is used more than once, some terms aren't used at all.
jeans | boots | shirt | hat | skirt | jacket | horse
Like all cowboys, Harold wears a hat 1 on his head, a shirt 2 on his chest or torso, a pair of jeans 3 on his legs, and a pair of boots 4 on his feet. When it is cold he might wear a jacket 5 to keep his body warm. Yee-haa!
1 hat: A "hat" is something that we wear on the head. Cowboy hats usually have a wide brim to protect against the rain or sun, or to help light a fire. The most famous brand of cowboy hats is the Stetson.
2 shirt: A "shirt" is a garment worn on the body (or the torso). It usually has a collar, buttons and 2 (long or short) sleeves for the arms. Cowboys traditionally wear checked or denim shirts.
3 jeans: "Jeans" (or a pair of jeans) are trousers, usually blue-coloured and made of denim. Cowboys often wear jeans because they are durable and look good with a pair of cowboy boots. Note that in the singular "jean" describes the denim fabric - never the (pair of) trousers.
4 boots: A "boot" is a type of high shoe. Cowboys boots are usually made of leather and have a high heel, a pointed toe and no laces. Cowboys wear boots because they usually ride horses. Note that we normally refer to "a pair of" (or 2) boots.
5 jacket: A "jacket" is a short coat, usually with a zip or buttons and 2 sleeves for the arms. Cowboys wear jackets when they are cold and lonely and have a long way to go home.
Exercise 2
Let's spell some more car terms!
The term was used in the dialogue, and means to sound the device to alert other motorists to your presence.
'If you want him to move his giant SUV, you'll have to loudly.'
Finally, this is the space used for storage, traditionally located at the back of the car.
In England, it's called the (hint: it's also the name of a type of shoe).
In the States, it's called the (hint: elephants have a big one of these).
The term was used in the dialogue, and means to sound the device to alert other motorists to your presence.
'If you want him to move his giant SUV, you'll have to loudly.'
Finally, this is the space used for storage, traditionally located at the back of the car.
In England, it's called the (hint: it's also the name of a type of shoe).
In the States, it's called the (hint: elephants have a big one of these).
Let's spell some more car terms!
The term was used in the dialogue, and means to sound the device to alert other motorists to your presence.
'If you want him to move his giant SUV, you'll have to 1 loudly.'
Finally, this is the space used for storage, traditionally located at the back of the car.
In England, it's called the 2 (hint: it's also the name of a type of shoe).
In the States, it's called the 3 (hint: elephants have a big one of these).
The term was used in the dialogue, and means to sound the device to alert other motorists to your presence.
'If you want him to move his giant SUV, you'll have to 1 loudly.'
Finally, this is the space used for storage, traditionally located at the back of the car.
In England, it's called the 2 (hint: it's also the name of a type of shoe).
In the States, it's called the 3 (hint: elephants have a big one of these).
1 honk: 'To honk (a car horn)' is to emit a loud noise, usually to warn motorists of danger or to alert them of your presence. 'Honk' is one of two verbs commonly associated with 'horns', the other being 'blow', which is usually used when sounding a horn with the mouth! In this dialogue, Kevin tells Jean that he 'hears honking', meaning that he hears the noise of other motorists sounding their horn. Did you know? Geese, big white birds, also honk, but they don't have horns.
2 boot: The 'boot' of a car is the British English term which refers to the storage space generally located in the back of a car. In American English, this space is called the 'trunk'. The space opposite the boot, in the front of the car, is called the 'bonnet' (UK) or 'hood' (US). In most cars, this is where the 'engine' is found.
3 trunk: The 'trunk' of a car is the American English term which refers to the storage space generally located in the back of a car. In British English, this space is called the 'boot'. The space opposite the trunk, in the front of the car, is called the 'bonnet' (UK) or 'hood' (US). In most cars, this is where the 'engine' is found. Note that 'trunk' has several meanings in English!
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks below with the most appropriate terms used in the dialogue!
First, find the term describing a small stand or display table: "I'm in charge of my company's at the charity show."
Next, we're looking for a term which means "journey", "voyage", or "holiday": "I'm glad to see you've arrived safely! I hope your wasn't too awful!"
First, find the term describing a small stand or display table: "I'm in charge of my company's at the charity show."
Next, we're looking for a term which means "journey", "voyage", or "holiday": "I'm glad to see you've arrived safely! I hope your wasn't too awful!"
Fill in the blanks below with the most appropriate terms used in the dialogue!
First, find the term describing a small stand or display table: "I'm in charge of my company's booth 1 at the charity show."
Next, we're looking for a term which means "journey", "voyage", or "holiday": "I'm glad to see you've arrived safely! I hope your trip 2 wasn't too awful!"
First, find the term describing a small stand or display table: "I'm in charge of my company's booth 1 at the charity show."
Next, we're looking for a term which means "journey", "voyage", or "holiday": "I'm glad to see you've arrived safely! I hope your trip 2 wasn't too awful!"
1 booth: "Booth" is the right answer here. In the context of a trade show or fair, a "booth" is a "stand": a table where a company displays its products or offers its services. Example: "There were lots of interesting booths at the trade show". In another context, a "booth" is a more enclosed space: "a voting booth", "a telephone booth".
2 trip: "Trip" is the best answer. A "trip" is a "voyage" or "short holiday". Example: "I'm going on a trip to London this weekend. Do you want me to bring you back some souvenirs?".
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