shoestring

Noun
  1. A lace used for fastening shoes (synset 104207680)
    is a type of: lace, lacing - a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
    has: aglet, aiglet - metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
    is a part of: shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
    same as: shoe lace, shoe string, shoelace
  2. A small amount of money (synset 113784318)
    "he managed it on a shoestring"
    is a type of: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
    same as: shoe string

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