shoelace

English

Etymology

shoe +‎ lace

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/
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Noun

shoelace (plural shoelaces)

  1. A lace used for fastening a shoe.
    untied shoelace
    tie up one's shoelaces
    He bent down to tie his shoelace.
    The hiker’s shoelace snapped halfway up the trail.

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