hip boot
Definition
Noun: A type of waterproof boot that extends up to the hip or thigh, designed to keep the wearer dry when standing in deep water. It is particularly associated with fishing and other water-based activities.
Usage
Hip boots are worn by pulling them on over the feet and legs. They are typically made of rubber or a similar waterproof material and are secured with straps or belts at the top. Their primary function is to provide protection from cold and water.
Examples
- The angler put on his hip boots before wading into the river to cast his line.
- For safety, always check your hip boots for leaks or tears before entering deep water.
- She needed hip boots to collect samples from the marshy wetland.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in one's hip boots": To be prepared or actively engaged in an activity that requires them, often fishing.
- By dawn, he was already in his hip boots, ready for a day on the stream.
Variants and Related Words
- Waders (n): A more general term for waterproof boots or overalls that extend to the chest or waist, used for fishing, hunting, or working in water. Hip boots are a type of wader.
- Chest wader (n): A type of wader that extends up to the chest, offering more protection than hip boots.
Synonyms
- Wading boot
- Fisherman's boot
Antonyms
- Low-cut shoe
- Sandal
Related Phrases
- Pair of hip boots: The standard way to refer to them, as they are a two-item set.
- He bought a new pair of hip boots for the season.
Noun
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a very high boot; used especially for fishing
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