HyperDic: iron_boot

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

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