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- [boot-leys]
- /ˈbutˌleɪs/
- /ˈbuːt.leɪs/
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- [boot-leys]
- /ˈbutˌleɪs/
Definitions of bootlace word
- countable noun bootlace A bootlace is a long thin cord which is used to fasten a boot. 3
- noun bootlace a strong lace for fastening a boot 3
- noun bootlace a long, strong lace used to fasten a boot. 1
- noun bootlace British. a shoelace. 1
- noun bootlace cord for tying up a boot 1
- noun bootlace A long lace for fastening boots. 0
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Origin of bootlace
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; boot1 + lace
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bootlace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bootlace popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bootlace usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bootlace
noun bootlace
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
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