shoelace

/ˈʃuːliˌleɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a length of string or cord used to fasten a shoe by tying

“She struggled to tie her shoelaces.”

2. verb

to tie or fasten with a shoelace

“Please shoelace your sneakers before we leave.”

3. verb

to hinder or obstruct the progress of something

“The traffic jam shoelaced the entire city.”

Synonyms

  • cord
  • lacing
  • string
  • tie

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • unfasten