shoelace

noun

shoe·lace | \ ˈshü-ˌlās

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Definition of shoelace

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

Examples of shoelace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a young immigrant a century ago, Luba Perchyshyn's mother used the metal tip of a shoelace along with homemade dyes to make pysanky, or Ukrainian eggs, for her first Easter in her new home of Minneapolis. — Kavita Kumar, Star Tribune, "Luba Perchyshyn, master maker of Ukrainian eggs, dies at 96," 17 Sep. 2020 Or make several, and string them together on a leather shoelace for a necklace. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Plenty of bad ideas and a few good ones for Hail to the Patriarch Day," 14 June 2019 There’s a burrito pinata freshener, a Corazon de Oro sew-on patch and Pan Dulce shoelaces. — Washington Post, "Advent calendars have exploded with gift-worthy options," 22 Nov. 2019 Toxic tau misfolds like a shoelace tied in a mess of double knots instead of a neat bow. — Karen Weintraub, Scientific American, "Tau Shows Promise as Achilles’ Heel for Alzheimer’s and Similar Diseases," 2 Mar. 2020 Crammed into a yellow Hummer, the gang learns all about the rules of survival (double-knot those shoelaces, folks), opening up to other people, and how not to treat Bill Murray. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Road Trip Movies," 25 Mar. 2020 Erin flicks on a small suction machine, places a straw into Clare’s mouth, and it’s done in a snap, as routine as tying shoelaces. — cleveland, "Superhero Project helps kids find inner strength," 1 Mar. 2020 Now, two sets of those shoelaces will be preserved for future generations at the California State Library. — Tal Kopan, SFChronicle.com, "Eric Swalwell shoelaces find new home in California historical archive," 15 Nov. 2019 Ribbon, shoelaces or narrow strands of fabric can be used for mask ties. — oregonlive, "How to make face masks at home, 3 ways for all skill levels (videos)," 4 Apr. 2020

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“Shoelace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoelace. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.

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shoelace

noun

English Language Learners Definition of shoelace

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

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shoelace

noun

shoe·lace | \ ˈshü-ˌlās

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Kids Definition of shoelace

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

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