JACKBOOT


Meaning of JACKBOOT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒækbu:t ]

( jackboots)

1.

Jackboots are heavy boots that come up to the knee, such as the ones worn by some soldiers.

N-COUNT : usu pl

2.

If a country or group of people is under the jackboot , they are suffering because the government is cruel and undemocratic.

PHRASE [ disapproval ]

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