Definitions

jackboot

[jak-boot] / ˈdʒækˌbut /

NOUN

combat boot

Synonyms

WEAK

army boot buskin chukka boot top boot

NOUN

iron hand

Synonyms

WEAK

big stick control firm hand grip heavy hand high hand iron boot iron fist iron rule mailed fist strong hand tight grasp tight hand tight rein tight ship

Example Sentences

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A Jackboot and his girlfriend were standing in the entrance.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

“Just the Number Two Jackboot, that’s all,” said Kuba, who had taken a seat on a pile of bricks.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

Ever since the great Jackboot parade, I had wanted to be in one.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

Her mother was sewing uniforms for Jackboot soldiers in a Warsaw factory.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

When all the humps were emptied out, the Jackboot called to the people.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli