Walker Boot

Pronunciation: /wɔːkər buːt/

Definitions of walker boot

noun a type of medical boot designed to protect and support the foot and ankle during the healing process

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a walker boot after spraining her ankle.

A2 The doctor recommended using a walker boot to aid in the healing process.

B1 The walker boot provided support and stability for the injured hiker.

B2 After breaking his foot, he had to wear a walker boot for several weeks.

C1 The customized walker boot helped the patient recover from a serious foot injury.

C2 The orthopedic surgeon prescribed a specialized walker boot to assist with rehabilitation.

Examples of walker boot in a Sentence

formal The patient was prescribed a walker boot to help support their injured foot.

informal My friend sprained their ankle and now they have to wear a clunky walker boot.

slang I can't believe I have to rock this ugly walker boot for the next few weeks.

figurative After the accident, he felt like he was walking through life in a walker boot, unable to fully move forward.

Grammatical Forms of walker boot

• plural: walker boots
• comparative: more walker boot
• superlative: most walker boot
• present tense: walks boot
• future tense: will walk boot
• perfect tense: has walked boot
• continuous tense: is walking boot
• singular: walker boot
• positive degree: walker boot
• infinitive: to walk boot
• gerund: walking boot
• participle: walked boot

Origin and Evolution of walker boot

First Known Use: 1965 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'walker boot' originated from the medical field to describe a type of orthopedic boot used for foot or ankle injuries.

Evolution of the word: Initially used specifically in the context of medical devices, the term 'walker boot' has evolved to become a common term used to refer to any type of supportive boot worn for foot or ankle injuries in everyday language.