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lace-up

noun

Definition of lace-up

: a shoe or boot that is fastened with laces
  • a pair of lace-ups
—often used before another noun
  • lace-up boots/shoes

Learn More about lace-up

  1. Nglish: Translation of lace-up for Spanish speakers

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