Boot
Boot verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Clear
Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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This (as a clear show of loyalty to boot) impressed Cao Cao enough to make Cao Pi his heir.
Source: Series / Three Kingdoms -
Played straight with many of the plot decisions, where there's a clear "one or the other" situation presented, with a corresponding Paragon/Renegade bonus to boot.
Source: Two Roads Before You -
It's not made clear why Gilby Clarke's character is being sent to jail in "Tijuana Jail." He sticks a switchblade from his boot in a guard's throat to make his escape.
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