Shoelace: meaning, definitions and examples
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shoelace
[ ˈʃuːleɪs ]
footwear accessory
A shoelace is a long, thin piece of material, usually made of cotton or nylon, that is used to fasten and secure shoes by threading through the eyelets.
Synonyms
lace, shoe string, shoestring
Examples of usage
- She tied her shoelaces before going for a run.
- The shoelace broke, so he had to replace it with a new one.
Translations
Translations of the word "shoelace" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cadarço
🇮🇳 जूते का फीता
🇩🇪 Schnürsenkel
🇮🇩 tali sepatu
🇺🇦 шнурок для взуття
🇵🇱 sznurowadło
🇯🇵 靴ひも
🇫🇷 lacet
🇪🇸 cordón de zapato
🇹🇷 ayakkabı bağı
🇰🇷 신발 끈
🇸🇦 رباط الحذاء
🇨🇿 tkanička
🇸🇰 šnúrka na topánky
🇨🇳 鞋带
🇸🇮 vezalka za čevlje
🇮🇸 reim
🇰🇿 аяқ киім бауы
🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმლის თასმა
🇦🇿 ayaqqabı bağı
🇲🇽 agujeta
Word origin
The term 'shoelace' originated in the early 19th century, with 'shoe' referring to the footwear and 'lace' indicating the fastening material. Shoelaces have been an essential part of shoes for centuries, evolving from simple leather straps to the modern cotton or nylon laces we use today.
See also: overshoe, shoe, shoemaker, shoer, shoes, shoestring.