Meaning of the word jackboot in English
What does jackboot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jackboot
US /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
UK /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
Noun
1.
a large leather boot reaching to the knee, especially one worn by soldiers
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The soldiers marched in their heavy jackboots.
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He polished his jackboots until they gleamed.
Synonym:
2.
used to refer to an oppressive, authoritarian, or totalitarian regime or system
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The country lived under the jackboot of a dictator for decades.
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They fought against the jackboot of tyranny.