boot-shaped
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B2
/buːt ʃeɪpt/
resembling a boot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boot-shaped' originates from the combination of 'boot' and 'shaped', where 'boot' refers to a type of footwear and 'shaped' indicates the form or outline of something.
Historical Evolution
'boot' comes from the Old French word 'bote', and 'shaped' comes from the Old English 'gesceap', meaning 'form' or 'creation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'boot-shaped' simply described objects resembling a boot, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a boot.
The country of Italy is often described as boot-shaped due to its geographical outline.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 10:04