bootleg

• Описывает что-то, что производится, продаётся или распространяется незаконно, особенно записи или алкоголь.

Describes something that is made, sold, or distributed illegally, especially recordings or alcohol.

1. Illicitly distributed or soldB2informal

   Describes goods, especially recordings or merchandise, that are made, distributed, or sold illegally without authorization.

   Нелегально распространяемый

   • He was arrested for selling bootleg DVDs on the street corner.
   • The band's concert was recorded and sold as a bootleg album.
   • Bootleg copies of the software are often full of malware.

   Synonymsblack-marketcontrabandcounterfeitillegalillicitunauthorized

   Antonymsauthorizedlegallicensedofficial

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать виски, незаконно произведённое из кукурузной браги, или часть сапога, которая находится выше подъёма стопы.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to whiskey that has been illegally distilled from a corn mash, or to the part of a boot that extends above the instep.

1. Illegal whiskeyB2informalamerican

   Whiskey that is made and sold illegally, often distilled from a corn mash.

   Самогон

   • During Prohibition, many people made bootleg in hidden stills.
   • He was arrested for selling bootleg to his neighbors.
   • The bootleg had a harsh, smoky taste.

   Synonymsfirewaterhomebrewhoochmoonshinerotgutshine

2. B1formal

   The part of a boot that covers the leg above the instep.

   Голенище

   • The bootleg of his riding boots was made of soft leather.
   • She adjusted the bootleg to fit more comfortably around her calf.
   • The bootleg was decorated with intricate stitching.

   Synonymslegshaft

• Глагол, означающий производить, распространять или продавать что-либо нелегально, особенно товары, защищённые авторским правом или товарным знаком, такие как записи или мерчандайз.

A verb meaning to produce, distribute, or sell something illegally, especially copyrighted or trademarked goods such as recordings or merchandise.

1. Sell illicit productsB2informal

   To sell or trade goods, especially alcohol, drugs, or other items, in violation of the law.

   Торговать нелегально

   • He was arrested for bootlegging whiskey during the prohibition era.
   • They bootlegged cigarettes across the border to avoid taxes.
   • The gang bootlegged counterfeit designer handbags.

   Synonymsfencehawkpeddlesmuggletraffic

2. Produce or distribute illegallyB2informal

   To make, copy, or distribute something, such as recordings or software, without proper authorization or legal rights.

   Пиратствовать

   • The band sued the company for bootlegging their live concert recordings.
   • He bootlegged copies of the movie and sold them online.
   • They were caught bootlegging software and faced heavy fines.

   Synonymsblack-marketcounterfeitpiratesmuggletraffic

   Antonymsauthorizelicense