noun
shoestring
Shoestring (noun) means a cord used to fasten a shoe onto the foot; a shoelace.
noun
1
A cord used to fasten a shoe onto the foot; a shoelace.
"Your shoestring is untied."
2
Something thin and long, shaped like a shoelace.
3
(cooking) A thin, long strip of food, cut like a julienne.
4
Used in the phrase 'on a shoestring' to mean with very little money.
"He was able to organize the event on a shoestring."
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of shoestring?
"shoestring" (noun) means a cord used to fasten a shoe onto the foot; a shoelace.
What is another word for shoestring?
Other words for "shoestring" include shoelace.
What are the different meanings of shoestring?
"shoestring" has 3 main meanings: 1. A cord used to fasten a shoe onto the foot; a shoelace; 2. Something thin and long, shaped like a shoelace; 3. (cooking) A thin, long strip of food, cut like a julienne.
