HyperDic: the_boot

English > 1 sense of the expression the boot:
NOUNartifactthe boot, boot, iron boot, iron heelan instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
English > the boot: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg.
Synonymsboot, iron boot, iron heel
Broaderinstrument of tortureAn instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
Spanishbota

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