shoestring

Definition

The string or lace used to secure a shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

Etymology

The noun is derived from shoe + string. The adjective is derived from the noun, while the verb is derived from terms such as shoestring catch and shoestring tackle.

Example Sentences

• "Your shoestring is untied."
• "I am ſure ſhe is not half ſo beautiful, and vvill even venture to ſay, that ſhe is not vvorthy to tie her majeſty's ſhoe-ſtrings."
• "shoestring French fries"