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booting

American

[boo-ting] / ˈbu tɪŋ /

noun

the practice of dealing with scofflaws by attaching a boot to the wheel of a car, immobilizing it until its owner reports to the police or pays delinquent fines.

Etymology

Origin of booting

boot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, a couple blocks from its downtown campus, another shocker played out: Oakland booting Kentucky from the 68-team tournament.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

The New York Jets threw away a 20-point half-time lead against the Washington Commanders, but still escaped with a 30-28 win thanks to Greg Zuerlein booting a 54-yard field goal five seconds from the end.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023

In between, the Chargers managed a field-goal drive, Cameron Dicker booting a 48-yarder for their first points.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Joey Slye certainly did his part, booting through a 61-yard field goal before halftime.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

After seeing Pollard booting Acey’s horses around Glacier Park, a horseman named Freddie Johnson contacted Acey and asked how much he wanted for thejockey.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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