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Word

bootlace

noun
/ˈbutˌleɪs/

Meanings

noun

a string or cord used to tie a boot

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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.