Definition

A tool used to help remove boots by holding them in place while you pull your foot out.

Example

He used a bootjack to easily take off his muddy boots after hiking.

Conversation

Have you ever used a bootjack to take off your boots?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they make it so much easier.

Yeah, it's really handy, especially after a long hike.

I should get one; it sounds like a great tool to have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bootjack → The word 'bootjack' is formed from 'boot' (from Old English 'bōt', meaning a type of footwear) and 'jack' (from Middle English 'jakke', a diminutive form of 'jack', which refers to a tool or device). A bootjack is a tool used to help remove boots easily.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'boot' as a type of footwear and 'jack' as a tool that helps you with it — a bootjack is a tool that helps you take off your boots.

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