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tennis shoe

noun

a sports shoe with a rubber sole (usually pebbled) and a stitched canvas upper that laces over the instep.

tennis shoe

First recorded in 1890–95

Some breaking in is necessary, but after a few wears they were as comfy as tennis shoes.

How well she could remember the tennis-shoe, with its ribbed rubber sole, in place of that highly-polished calf thing!

He was silent, and she touched his arm with the tip of her swinging tennis-shoe.

As Tom heaved the shot again, the toe of his tennis shoe caught on the board, and part of the sole was ripped off.

A top-boot and a tennis shoe make a highly effective combination.

Jack kicked at the dock post with the toe of his tennis shoe.

April 17, 2024axolotl

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