shoelace

noun

shoe·lace ˈshü-ˌlās

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

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From the crevice of his ear to the shoelaces on his Converse sneakers, he’s covered entirely in unintentional paint splatters. —

Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 The off-center shoelaces also afford some extra wiggle room for the big toe, helping to reduce friction on the bunion. —

Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Even more remarkable is that cameras caught Richardson running with her right shoelace untied. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 24 June 2024 To get robots to perform even relatively simple tasks, such as tying shoelaces, requires the labors of scientists who have dissected every step in the operation; trainers must then employ tedious repetition to program these steps. —

The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoelace