The lacing on a boot.
Laces
LAY-sez
ˈleɪsɪz
Noun
The lacing on a boot.
Example Sentences
"Hit it with the laces."
"Sweet as you like off the laces."
Etymology & History
Football term for instep strike. Hit it with laces.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
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