shoelaces

word · lemma: shoelace

Definition

Shoelaces are thin cords or strings used to fasten shoes by tying them.

Usage & Nuances

The noun is usually plural: 'shoelaces.' Often used with 'tie,' 'untie,' or 'loosen.' Refers only to traditional shoes, not slip-ons or sandals.

Spanish: cordones (de zapatos)Portuguese (BR): cadarços (de sapato)Portuguese (PT): atacadores (de sapatos)Chinese (Simplified): 鞋带 Chinese (Traditional): 鞋帶 Hindi: जूते के फीते Arabic: رباط الحذاء Bengali: জুতার ফিতা Russian: шнурки Japanese: 靴ひも Vietnamese: dây giày Korean: 신발끈 Turkish: ayakkabı bağı Urdu: جوتے کے فیتے Indonesian: tali sepatu

Example Sentences

Your shoelaces are untied.

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Please tie your shoelaces before walking.

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Hang on, let me fix my shoelaces before we go.

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Kids often trip over their shoelaces if they're too long.

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I can't believe I broke my shoelaces again!

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I bought new shoelaces for my sneakers.

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