Word
bootlace
Meanings
a string or cord used to tie a boot
Definition
A bootlace is a string or cord used to tie a boot.
A bootlace is a thin cord that you thread through the eyelets of a boot to fasten it. It works like a shoelace but is often longer or tougher for boots. People replace a bootlace when it breaks or comes undone often.
Examples
- My bootlace snapped halfway through the hike.
- Can you help me tighten this bootlace?
- He replaced the bootlace with a longer one for better support.
- I tripped because my bootlace came undone.
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