shoelace
noun
shoe·lace
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Definition of shoelace
: a lace or string for fastening a shoe
Examples of shoelace in a Sentence
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Shaved heads and colored shoelaces in their boots completed the look. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "How a white supremacist shed hate and found redemption," 2 Sep. 2019 While running an end around through the defense, Damion Ratley somehow lost an entire shoelace. — Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns training camp offensive report: The Drew Stanton-Derrick Willies connection has a big day," 20 Aug. 2019 After consulting, in part, with CCDOL, the three women published a catalogue of the items most useful to migrants, including shoelaces, water bottles, deodorant and baby formula. — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, "These women are driving a truck of supplies to the U.S.-Mexico border to help migrant families ‘feel human again’," 29 July 2019 In extra innings, Dunning extended the game in making a grab around his shoelaces to retire Haidl to send the game to the ninth frame. — Andrew Turner, latimes.com, "Santa Margarita National beats Ocean View in extra innings," 13 July 2019 Belts, shoelaces, and other items that could be used for suicidal purposes must be confiscated, and suspects must be searched for drugs and weapons. — Michael Levenson, BostonGlobe.com, "Deaths in police custody underscore dangers for people arrested with drug issues," 30 July 2019 The sight of him sitting on his backside to tie his shoelaces Friday morning was an ominous sign for day two. — Rob Hodgetts, CNN, "Tiger Woods misses Open cut, yearns for 'hot weeks'," 19 July 2019 This is the terrifying moment a motorist runs over a child crouching down to tie his shoelaces – only for the little boy to miraculously pop up and continue playing soccer. — Swns - Joe Smith, Fox News, "Kid tying shoelace run over by car, walks away," 27 Sep. 2018 Spaghetti-thin shoelaces, sturdy hawsers, silk cravats — all are routinely tied in knots. — Quanta Magazine, "Could Knots Unravel Mysteries of Fluid Flow?," 9 Dec. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shoelace.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for shoelace
shoelace
noun
English Language Learners Definition of shoelace
: a long, thin material like a string that is used for fastening a shoe
See the full definition for shoelace in the English Language Learners Dictionary
shoelace
noun
shoe·lace
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Kids Definition of shoelace
: a lace or string for fastening a shoe