Associations to the word «Shoestring»

Wiktionary

SHOESTRING, noun. (US) the string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace
SHOESTRING, noun. A tight budget; very little money
SHOESTRING, noun. A long narrow cut of a food; a julienne
SHOESTRING CATCH, noun. (baseball) A fielding play, typically made by an outfielder, who catches a ball near his shoes, often after a long run.
SHOESTRING CATCHES, noun. Plural of shoestring catch
SHOESTRING TACKLE, noun. (American football) A tackle made about the feet or ankle.

Dictionary definition

SHOESTRING, noun. A lace used for fastening shoes.
SHOESTRING, noun. A small amount of money; "he managed it on a shoestring".

Wise words

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