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PRONUNCIATION OF WELLINGTONS

wellingtons  [ˈwelɪŋtənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WELLINGTONS

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Wellingtons is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WELLINGTONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wellington boot

The Wellington boot is a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. They were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This novel "Wellington" boot became a staple of hunting and outdoor wear for the British aristocracy in the early 19th century. Wellington boots are also known as rubber boots, wellies, wellingtons, topboots, billy-boots, gumboots, gumbies, gummies, rainboots, gavin's, Alaskan Sneakers, and kboots.

Definition of wellingtons in the English dictionary

The definition of wellingtons in the dictionary is Wellington boots.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WELLINGTONS


buttons
ˈbʌtənz
Carstensz
ˈkɑːstənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
curtains
ˈkɜːtənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
occasions
əˈkeɪʒənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
Sextans
ˈsɛkstənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WELLINGTONS

welldoer
Welles
Wellesley
Wellesz
wellhead
wellhole
wellhouse
wellies
welling
Wellingborough
Wellington
Wellington boots
wellingtonia
wellness
Wells
Wellsian
wellsite
wellspring
welly
welly boot

WORDS THAT END LIKE WELLINGTONS

accommodations
admissions
alterations
bachelor´s-buttons
combinations
cretons
demons
foundations
frequently asked questions
go through the motions
jump to conclusions
provisions
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telecommunications
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Synonyms and antonyms of wellingtons in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «wellingtons» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WELLINGTONS

Find out the translation of wellingtons to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wellingtons from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wellingtons» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

高统靴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

botas de agua
570 millions of speakers

English

wellingtons
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Wellingtons
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حِذَاءٌ مَطَّاطيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

резиновые сапоги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

botas de borracha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অশ্বারোহণকালে পরিধেয় বুটজুতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bottes en caoutchouc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wellingtons
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gummistiefel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウェリントンブーツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고무장화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wellingtons
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ủng cao su
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முழங்கால் வரை உயர்ந்துள்ள காலணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेलिंग्टन्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çizme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stivali di gomma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kalosze do kolan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

високі ґумові чоботи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cizme de cauciuc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αδιάβροχες μπότες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skoen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gummistövlar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gummistøvler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wellingtons

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLINGTONS»

The term «wellingtons» is regularly used and occupies the 78.902 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WELLINGTONS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wellingtons

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WELLINGTONS»

Discover the use of wellingtons in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wellingtons and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Among the Dead Cities: Is the Targeting of Civilians in War ...
Aachen: 39 Hampdens, 27 Whitleys, 16 Wellingtons (1 Hampden, 1 Whitley lost) Osnabrück: 57 Wellingtons (2 lost) 10/11 July Cologne 98 Wellingtons, 32 Hampdens (2 Wellingtons lost) 11/12 July Wilhelmshaven 36 Hampdens (no losses) ...
A.C. Grayling, 2014
2
She'ra
The Wellingtons did not want to listen to the weather forecast, nor did they think it would be a problem for them to travel back to their native land South Africa. On the way back to South Africa, the plane of the Wellingtons cannot be located on ...
Salena Williams, 2010
3
Political Beethoven
Marx's argument deconstructs the hierarchical opposition of the Eroica and Wellingtons Sieg that would become a commonplace of Beethoven criticism: instead of being a debased version of the Eroica, Wellingtons Sieg tells us what the ...
Nicholas Mathew, 2013
4
Flying Into the Flames of Hell: Dramatic First Hand Accounts ...
In the latter part of April we were informed that the squadron was being sent to North Africa [with tropicalised Mk X Wellingtons] to be part of 331 Wing along with 424 'Tiger' and 427 'Lion' Squadrons RCAF. May 1943 was a busy month.
Martin W. Bowman, 2006
5
Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead: A Year of Feasts ...
Beef. Wellingtons. Stuffed. with. Mushrooms,. with. Pinot. Noir. Butter. Sauce. continued. browned.) Remove from the pan and let cool to room temperature. Diva Do-Ahead: At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 3.
Diane Phillips, 2006
6
William's Dog
When William's mother buys him a brand-new pair of rain boots, he has no idea that they are magic--until he finds a note inside saying they are Magic Wish Wellingtons!
‎1997
7
Basics Animation 01: Scriptwriting
Paul Wells. THE CHILDREN'S SERIES WILLIAM'S WISH WELLINGTONS FEATURES A SMALL BOY WHO OWNS A PAIR OF WISH WELLINGTONS', WHICH, WHEN HE PUTS THEM ON. ENABLE HIM TO WISH FOR ANYTHING HE WANTS.
Paul Wells, 2007
8
Bombs Away!: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of British and ...
Flares were loaded into the Wellingtons for a night attack but this was later cancelled. By dawn the following day a force of Hampdens had taken-off to intercept the battle squadron but they returned to base without having spotted the enemy.
Martin W. Bowman, 2010
9
304 (Polish) Squadron RAF: Wellingtons Against Uboote
History of the successful Polish Costal Command Squadron in RAF.
Mariusz Konarski, Jacek Jackiewicz, 2005
10
The Gameshooter's Pocket Guide
If hidden inside wellingtons, the colour matters little, within reason, and the extrovert can express himself more or less as he pleases. The best socks are predominantly woollen with a small percentage of man-made fibre to prolong wear.
Michael Brook, 2005

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WELLINGTONS»

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My Outfit Monday: It's all about the Wellingtons, baby
But if I may sing just one last thing, let it be praises for my Wellington boots - better known as wellies, rain boots, or rubber boots. Mine are lime green lifesavers. «Tampabay.com, Aug 15»
2
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Description: This recipe from foodnetwork.com makes 24 mini Wellingtons. For a party, I would plan on three appetizers per person. At first I thought two ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec 14»
3
How to cook individual Beef Wellingtons
You will love the recipes from this week's book Pie by Dean Brettschneider, they are so comforting. I cooked the Beef Wellingtons recipe for some friends and ... «Express.co.uk, Jan 14»
4
Pawz rubber footwear for your pooch
A range of sizes cater for all breeds of dog, from green boots for Great Danes to bright yellow Wellingtons for Chihuahuas. They are priced from GBP 12.99 to ... «Gizmag, Jun 11»
5
Individual Wellingtons
Are you looking for just the right dish to show your loved one that you care? Well, look no futher. This hearty beef Wellington will do the trick. «ABC News, Feb 11»

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