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- noun New Zealand, UK A type of boot made of
rubber .
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Examples
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I feel that the very mention of the word gumboot, whenever it occurs, is lending a smile to certain of my readers and, perchance, a frown to others.
The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Geoffrey Keith Rose
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Kayak Bill had often described what he called a "gumboot," remarking that the name was bestowed locally because of the toughness of this aquatic animal when cooked.
Where the Sun Swings North Barrett Willoughby
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Some link it to a form of African "gumboot" dancing, which involves performers rhythmically slapping and stamping their feet.
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Some link it to a form of African "gumboot" dancing, which involves performers rhythmically slapping and stamping their feet.
Arkansas Online stories The Associated Press 2010
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Themes included pantsula and gumboot dancing and local jazz, all touchstones of South African music.
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I had heard rumor of the gumboot dance and had nearly seen one at the road show (Suz will elaborate soon) but I was excited to see it first hand.
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She was absorbed by the touch pool and especially the gumboot chiton (which resembles a fleshy marine pillbug).
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(X stands for numbers they change each time) - in the cupboard still there a coat in the middle right and a gumboot far right get these
Archive 2007-11-01 2007
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The show features a blend of dance traditions, including Irish step dancing, African gumboot, English sword dancing and Appalachian clog dancing, all accompanied by a fiddler.
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As it happens, I have a passion for Rameau ... and I also know how to do a gumboot dance!
Pillow fight at the Proms Jessica 2007
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