Boot
/buːt/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Boot
noun
- A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
- A blow with the foot; a kick.
- 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.
- A parking enforcement device used to immobilize a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
verb
- To kick.
"I booted the ball toward my teammate."
- To put boots on, especially for riding.
- To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).
- To forcibly eject.
"We need to boot those troublemakers as soon as possible"
- To disconnect forcibly; to eject from an online service, conversation, etc.
Anagrams of Boot
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Boot"
Boot is a 4-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Boot" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "boot" is a low-scoring word.