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shoelaces

/ˈʃuːleɪsɪz/ /ˈʃuːˌleɪsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A lace used for fastening a shoe.

Examples :

"Here are some options: * "I tripped because my shoelaces were untied." * "He had to stop and tie his shoelaces before running the race." * "New shoes often come with long shoelaces." "
wear item

Related Words

Illustration lace

lace noun

/leɪs/

A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

"The grandmother's antique doily was made of a delicate lace. "

Illustration shoe

shoe noun

/ʃuː/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"My son wore his new brown shoes to school today. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration often

often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

Illustration tripped

tripped verb

/tɹɪpt/

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

Illustration running

running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

Illustration untied

untied adjective

/ʌnˈtaɪd/ /ˌʌnˈtaɪd/

Not tied; undone

"The child's shoelace was untied, so she tripped. "

Illustration shoes

shoes noun

/ʃuːz/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"I need new shoes for school because my old ones have holes. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration options

options noun

/ˈɒpʃənz/ /ˈɑːpʃənz/

One of a set of choices that can be made.

"The restaurant menu gave us several options for dinner. "

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration fastening

fastening verb

/ˈfæsnɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːsnɪŋ/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"