Meaning of hobnailed | Babel Free

Definitions

Having hobnails.

not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“The farmer's hobnailed boots were used in mud and snow⟳.”

“The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach⟳ of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot.”

““I don't know⟳ if it's my imagination, Kipper,” I said, “but something gives me the impression that at moment of going to press⟳ you aren't too sold on Bobbie.” He shrugged a shoulder. “Oh, I wouldn't say⟳ that. Apart from wishing I could throttle the young twister with my bare hands and jump⟳ on the remains with hobnailed boots, I don't feel⟳ much about her one way or the other.””

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