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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
Rhymes with SHOELACE
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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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