iron heel

/ˌaɪərn hil/
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Other forms: iron heels

Definitions of iron heel
  1. noun
    an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
    synonyms: boot, iron boot, the boot
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    type of:
    instrument of torture
    an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
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