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Bootlace

Noun - Bootlace (plural: bootlaces)

A bootlace is a strong lace used to fasten and tighten a boot or shoe.

Sample sentence:

"I need to tie my boots, but my bootlaces are loose."

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Verb - Bootlace (third person present: bootlaces, present participle: bootlacing, past tense: bootlaced, past participle: bootlaced)

To bootlace means to fasten or tighten something, particularly using a lace.

Sample sentence:

"She bootlaces her shoes tightly before going for a run."

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Adjective - Bootlace

The adjective bootlace describes something resembling or as long and thin as a bootlace.

Sample sentence:

"The snake's body was long and bootlace-like."

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Adverb - Bootlace

The adverb bootlace describes an action done in a manner resembling a bootlace, often referring to straight and tight lines.

Sample sentence:

"The hiker tied the rope bootlace, ensuring it was secure."

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Phrase - Bootlace (informal)

Informally, "bootlace" is sometimes used in phrases meaning someone is about to be hanged.

Sample sentence:

"His reckless behavior had him on a bootlace."

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