shoelace
shoelace
Definition
shoe·lace (-lās′)
noun
a length of cord, leather, etc. used for lacing and fastening a shoe
shoelace
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- tie: For instance, teach them to tie shoelaces, to ride a bicycle, break things down into smaller parts.
- undo: He said he was unworthy to even undo the shoelaces of Jesus.
- untie: He blamed an untied shoelace, but the authorities weren't so sure.
- use: We would then drill a small hole and usually use an old shoelace as the string.
Adjective modifier
- own: Thousands of Chinese, hands tied behind them with their own shoelaces, were pushed into the docks.
- elastic: I have tried things for pulling up socks or tights without much success; shoe horns, long and short, and elastic shoelaces.
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near shoelace
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