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shoelace

noun shoe·lace \ˈshü-ˌlās\

: a long, thin material like a string that is used for fastening a shoe

Full Definition of SHOELACE

:  a lace or string for fastening a shoe
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First Known Use of SHOELACE

circa 1647
SHOELACE Defined for Kids

shoelace

noun shoe·lace \ˈshü-ˌlās\

Definition of SHOELACE for Kids

:  a lace or string for fastening a shoe

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