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SHOESTRING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shoestring.

How to pronounce shoestring:

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Shoestring - as a noun

A lace used for fastening shoes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shoe laceshoe stringshoelace

A small amount of money

Example: "He managed it on a shoestring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shoe string

Shoestring - as a verb

To catch using a shoestring catch.

Example Sentences

"She repaired her backpack with a shoestring she found in her drawer."
"He managed to start his business on a shoestring budget."
"The company survived on a shoestring for years before finally turning a profit."
"She tied her shoestring in a double knot to make sure it stayed secure."
"The artist created a beautiful necklace using colorful shoestrings."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOESTRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shoestring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOESTRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHOESTRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shoestring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOESTRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SHOESTRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shoestring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOESTRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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