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Patten

Description:

A patten is a type of footwear accessory worn under or over shoes to raise the wearer's feet above the ground, protecting the shoes from dirt and wear. It consists of a wooden or metal platform with an elevated heel and is typically fastened to the shoe with straps.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A type of wooden or metal sole worn under shoes.

2. A type of clog characterized by a raised wooden or metal platform.

3. A piece of rubber or plastic used to cover the heel of a shoe for extra support.

Verb:

1. To wear or attach a patten to a shoe for added height or protection.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. She wore a pair of pattens to keep her shoes dry in the muddy streets.

2. The historical reenactor chose wooden pattens to complete his authentic 18th-century attire.

3. The cobbler recommended using rubber pattens to prevent the heels from wearing out too quickly.

Verb:

1. The fashion model pattened her shoes with gold platform pattens for a bold runway look.

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