bootlace

[ boot-leys ]

noun

1. a long, strong lace used to fasten a boot.
2. British. a shoelace.

bootlace

/ ˈbuːtˌleɪs /

noun

1. a strong lace for fastening a boot

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootlace¹

First recorded in 1930–35; boot ¹ + lace

Example Sentences

Near the great skull her right bootlace, getting loose, nearly tripped her.

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Yes, my young friend, when I stooped to tie up that bootlace of mine I was inspecting feet.

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The tie they prefer is a black bootlace; if not, it is bound to be of the most tasteless colour and pattern you can think of.

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And she bent down—to pick up the coin, to fumble at her bootlace, and to cover her furious blush.

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Can't Reggie and I capture the bootlace man and stick red-hot needles into him till he confesses?

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