shoestring

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a lace used for fastening shoes
  2. noun a small amount of money

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

shoelace, shoe lace, shoe string

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