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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLace-Up
/ˈleɪs.ʌp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a type of shoe or garment that is fastened with laces.
"She wore a pair of stylish lace-up boots to the party."
- 1
A shoe or garment that is fastened with laces.
"He prefers lace-ups over slip-ons for better support."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lace-up' originates from the combination of 'lace', which comes from the Old French 'lacier', meaning 'to fasten', and 'up', indicating the action of securing or tightening. This compound term has evolved to describe footwear or garments that are secured with laces, becoming common in English usage since the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lace-Up" is said worldwide
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à lacets
Transliteration: a la-set
"Elle porte des chaussures à lacets."
Schnürschuh
Transliteration: Schnür-shoo
"Er trägt einen Schnürschuh zur Arbeit."
scarpa stringata
Transliteration: scarpa stringata
"Indossa una scarpa stringata elegante."
zapato con cordones
Transliteration: zapato con cordones
"Él prefiere los zapatos con cordones."
sapato com cadarço
Transliteration: sapato com cadarço
"Ela usa sapatos com cadarço para o trabalho."
फिटिंग जूते
Transliteration: fitting jute
"वह फिटिंग जूते पहनता है।"
系带鞋
Transliteration: xìdài xié
"他穿着一双系带鞋。"
끈으로 묶는 신발
Transliteration: kkeun-euro mukneun sinbal
"그는 끈으로 묶는 신발을 신고 있다."
靴ひも付きの靴
Transliteration: kutsu himo tsuki no kutsu
"彼は靴ひも付きの靴を履いています。"
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