shoestring
1 synonym for shoestring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cord used to fasten a shoe onto the foot; a shoelace.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The noun is derived from shoe + string. The adjective is derived from the noun, while the verb is derived from terms such as shoestring catch and shoestring tackle.
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