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jackboot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hessian, hessian boot, wellington, wellington boot |
| Type of | boot |
Examples of jackboot
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I'm thinking there's more than a niche market for jackboot making these days.
From the nbr.co.nz
That argues for restraint abroad and as little of the jackboot at home as possible.
From the economist.com
Its not the looney left but the loony right that is putting the jackboot in.
From the guardian.co.uk
We are still suffering the results of her jackboot policies against working class people.
From the movies.uk.msn.com
It's a terrible shame that something so lovely should conclude with the thump of a jackboot.
From the theatlantic.com
I think I can smell a jackboot merchant hiding behind a Jewish name.
From the guardian.co.uk
Up in the tree with the effigy hung a British cavalry jackboot.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The Tory scum continue looking after their own and keeping ordinary people under their jackboot.
From the guardian.co.uk
The shiny jackboot stamping on tapes, or spools of film, and ruining weeks of work is a thing of the past.
From the theaustralian.com.au
- Hessian boot: (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
- A jackboot is a combat boot rising to at least mid-calf, with no laces, typically a leather sole with hobnails, and heel irons. The term probably originates from association with the word jack or jerkin, as a common garment worn by the peasantry.
- (Jackboots) A person who uses bullying tactics, especially to force compliance. (Bully).
- (Jackboots) a) a heavy, hard leather boot often worn with bucket tops to cover knees, worn for riding or outdoors. b) lightweight boots with back of kneed scooped out to allow for bending
- Heavy large boot extending above the knee.
