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

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

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

Jackboot airplanes were simply flying about practicing for the war.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

I tackled her and rolled us into the shadows as a Jackboot down the wall turned.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli