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noun ADJ. heavy | lightweight | high | ankle, calf-length, knee-length, thigh-length | muddy | polished | fabric, kid, leather, plastic, suede | gum, rubber, Wellington | high-heeled, hob-nailed, lace-up, nailed, steel-capped, studded, thick-soled | army, baseball, climbing, cowboy, desert, football, hiking, riding, rugby, ski, walking QUANT. pair a pair of heavy walking boots VERB + BOOT have on, wear | put on, take off | lace up, unlace | polish BOOT + NOUN polish PHRASES as tough as old boots The meat was as tough as old boots. | the toe of sb's boot She kicked at the snow with the toe of her boot.CLOTHES
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boot
types of boots
leather boots
• He bought some sturdy leather boots.
wellington boots
British English , rubber boots American English (= rubber boots that stop your feet and legs getting wet )
• The kids put on their rubber boots and went out in the rain.
walking/hiking boots
• In the mountains you’ll need some strong walking boots.
football/rugby/riding/ski boots
• Take your muddy football boots off before you come inside.
ankle boots
(= only as high as your ankles )
• Ankle boots are fashionable again this autumn.
long boots
(= as high as your knees or thighs )
• I bought a pair of long leather boots.
knee-high boots
• She looked fabulous in a mini-skirt and knee-high boots.
phrases
a pair of boots
• I really need a new pair of boots this winter.
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In addition to the idioms beginning with BOOT, Also see DIE WITH ONE'S BOOTS ON; GET THE AX (BOOT); KICK (BOOT) OUT; LICK SOMEONE'S BOOTS; PULL ONESELF UP (BY THE BOOTSTRAPS); QUAKE IN ONE'S BOOTS; TO BOOT; TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES (BOOTS); YOU CAN BET YOUR ASS (BOOTS). Also see under SHOE.
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