Unlacing: meaning, definitions and examples
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unlacing
[ ʌnˈleɪsɪŋ ]
removing shoes
Unlacing refers to the action of loosening or taking out the laces from shoes or other types of footwear. This process often prepares the shoes for removal or adjustment.
Synonyms
loosening, removing laces, untieing
Examples of usage
- He was unlacing his sneakers after the long run.
- She is unlacing her boots to get comfortable.
- The child was excitedly unlacing his new shoes.
- I always unlacing my shoes before entering the house.
Translations
Translations of the word "unlacing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desamarrar
🇮🇳 खोलना
🇩🇪 Lösen
🇮🇩 melepas
🇺🇦 розв'язування
🇵🇱 rozwiązywanie
🇯🇵 ほどく
🇫🇷 défaire
🇪🇸 desatar
🇹🇷 çözme
🇰🇷 풀기
🇸🇦 فك
🇨🇿 rozvázání
🇸🇰 rozväzovanie
🇨🇳 解开
🇸🇮 razvezovanje
🇮🇸 leysing
🇰🇿 ашу
🇬🇪 გახსნა
🇦🇿 açma
🇲🇽 desatar
Etymology
The term 'unlacing' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning to reverse a process, combined with the word 'lace', which has origins in Middle English, stemming from the Old English term 'laca', referring to a cord or string. Laces have been used historically for fastening various clothing items, not just shoes. The act of unlacing has evolved into both a practical necessity and a cultural gesture, often associated with relaxation and comfort. As footwear evolved over centuries, so did the methods of fastening and unfastening, leading to the modern uses of the term 'unlacing' in contemporary language.