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iron boot

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun iron boot has 1 sense
  1. boot, iron boot, iron heel - an instrument of torture that is used to crush the foot and leg
    --1 is a kind of instrument of torture

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Iron Boot

Description:

An iron boot refers to a heavy footwear made of iron or with an iron casing, historically used as a form of punishment or torture. It can also refer to a protective boot made of iron, often worn by soldiers or workers in hazardous environments.

Examples:

  1. The prisoners were forced to wear iron boots as a means of punishment.
  2. The blacksmith forged a sturdy pair of iron boots for the knight's protection.
  3. Workers in the construction site wear iron boots to protect their feet from falling objects.
  4. In ancient times, iron boots were used to weigh down prisoners and prevent escape.

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