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Definition of stiletto
stilettos
orstilettoes
1 : a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2 : a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3 : stiletto heel; also : a shoe with a stiletto heel
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Recent Examples of stiletto from the Web
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What was your experience with stilettos before joining this production?
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While Carino opted for a loose T-shirt, matching shorts, athletic shoes and a bottle of kombucha to stay hydrated, Gaga chose to wear a glamorous crop top, a form-fitting and dramatic maxi skirt and a pair of nude stiletto heels.
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Many parade goers dressed up for the occasion, sporting rainbow clothing from wings to stiletto heels and thongs.
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So, what happens when Cosmopolitan.com gets all dressed up for a hot night out in NYC? Selfies, stilettos, and a whole lot of glitter, that's what!
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The SUV’s spare yet shapely body provides the canvas for standout details such as the furrowed headlights, large grille, stiletto-like pointed taillights, and large wheels.
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That feeling has driven many a purchase of beautiful, impractical stilettos.
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It should be noted that stiletto sandals were never an option.
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Geared for on-the-go women, Maison Ullen clothing is meant to be interchangeable with sneakers, brogues and stilettos.
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Origin and Etymology of stiletto
Italian, diminutive of stilo stylus, dagger, from Latin stilus stylus — more at style
STILETTO Defined for English Language Learners
stiletto
playDefinition of stiletto for English Language Learners
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: a woman's shoe with a very high, thin heel
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: the heel of a stiletto
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: a knife with a thin, pointed blade
STILETTO Defined for Kids
stiletto
playDefinition of stiletto for Students
stilettos
orstilettoes
: a knife with a slender pointed blade
Learn More about stiletto
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See words that rhyme with stiletto Spanish Central: Translation of stiletto Nglish: Translation of stiletto for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of stiletto for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about stiletto
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