A negative terminal is the grounded terminal on a car battery, typically marked by a minus (-) sign. It is usually color-coded black. The other terminal is positive, usually color-coded red or orange, and marked with a plus (+) sign. The grounded terminal connects to a grounded source on the vehicle, typically a bolt in the chassis.
also jack-boot (jÄkâ²boÍotâ²) n. 1. a. A stout military boot with a flared top that extends above the knee. b. A stout military boot that has an often studded sole, lacks laces, and extends to mid-calf.
Definition of bootleg. 1  1 : the upper part of a boot. 2  2 : something bootlegged: such asa : moonshineb : an unauthorized audio or video recording. 3  3 : a football play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, hides the ball against his hip, and rolls out â compare draw 8.