shoelace
nounUK /ˈʃuː.leɪs/
US /ˈʃuː.leɪs/
A long string you tie to keep your shoe on your foot.
He tied his shoelace before going outside to play.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cord used to fasten the opening of a garment or bag.
She pulled the shoelace tight on her hood.
3. A thin strip of material used for tying or hanging something.
The tag hung from a shoelace around the box.
4. A decorative cord worn as an accessory.
He wore a shoelace as a bracelet.