"boston" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bostons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} boston (plural bostons)
  1. (Philippines) a type of metal or rubber pad placed in the heel and/or front of the sole of a shoe for antislip purposes Tags: Philippines Related terms: boston bean

Inflected forms

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