shoelace — a cord or string used for fastening a shoe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cord or string used for fastening a shoe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃuːleɪs/
Korean meaning: 신발을 묶는 끈
Korean pronunciation: **슈**레이스
Example Sentences
- The kindergarten teacher spent half the morning helping kids tie their shoelaces.
- I always buy shoes with velcro because I'm terrible at tying shoelaces.
- My shoelace broke right before the important presentation.
shoelace
NOUN//ˈʃuːleɪs//
a cord or string used for fastening a shoe
a determined young child bends forward to tie their bright red sneakers before heading out. Their small fingers carefully loop the white cord through the eyelets and around itself. The loose ends of the cord dangle as the child works to create a secure knot. A patient older sibling kneels nearby offering encouragement and guidance. The bedroom shows scattered toys and a backpack ready by the door. a cord or string being used for fastening a shoe
Replace the old shoelace with a grandfather's embrace!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
shoe(신발)와 lace(끈, 레이스)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 16세기경부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. lace는 원래 라틴어 laqueus(올가미, 덫)에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The kindergarten teacher spent half the morning helping kids tie their shoelaces.”
“I always buy shoes with velcro because I'm terrible at tying shoelaces.”
“My shoelace broke right before the important presentation.”
“She customized her sneakers with rainbow-colored shoelaces.”
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