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boost

  • noun
  • /buːst/

A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

Other meanings

  1. Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.

    “The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”

  2. A coordinate transformation that changes velocity.

Related words

  • booster
  • boosterism
  • postboost
  • boost pad
  • elo boost
  • damage boost
  • boostglide
  • deboost
  • egoboo
  • egoboost
  • megaboost
  • preboost

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This definition is adapted from “boost” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.