BOOTJACK


Meaning of BOOTJACK in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: boot (III) + jack

1. : a metal or wood device shaped like the letter V and used in pulling off boots

2. bootjacks plural

[so called from the flat two-awned achenes]

: beggar-ticks 1, 2

3. mining engineering : a fishing tool consisting of two wings and a latch used in well boring for grabbing bailers

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