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What does the word boot mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To put boots on; kick.

Part of speech: verb intransitive

To profit; avail.

Part of speech: noun

A leather covering for the foot, or foot and leg.

Part of speech: noun

A carriage receptacle, for carrying parcels, etc.

Part of speech: noun

Something over and above given in barter.

Part of speech: noun

Advantage; resource; help.

Usage examples for boot

If they're willing to throw some good money after bad, they can get it back, and a handsome profit to boot. – Space Viking by Henry Beam Piper
" The boot can wait. – Furze the Cruel by John Trevena
I used to open my door and fling a boot at it; but that only served for a time. – Macleod of Dare by William Black