outsole

[ out-sohl ]

/ ˈaʊtˌsoʊl /

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noun

the outer sole of a shoe.

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Origin of outsole

First recorded in 1880–85; out- + sole²

Words nearby outsole

outskirts, outsleep, outsmart, outsoar, outsold, outsole, outsource, outspan, outspeak, outspend, outspent

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How to use outsole in a sentence

The durable outsoles ensure a longer lifespan for the footwear, and they’re designed to provide enough traction to prevent nasty falls if you unexpectedly encounter a wet patch in the yard.
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When you drop to $150, you’ll typically get a nylon-glass fiber outsole.
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The heavily lugged, slip-resistant outsole handled the terrain like a boss, but on the negative-five day, my feet started to numb, making me a little suspect of the generous minus-58-degrees rating.
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The deep-lugged outsole, which is made from a rubber compound specially designed to grip on slippery surfaces, crushed it on the icy hardpack.
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Find Your Flow With the all-new Flow Velociti Wind, UA ditched the heavy rubber outsole.
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British Dictionary definitions for outsole

outsole

/ (ˈaʊtˌsəʊl) /

noun

the outermost sole of a shoe

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