slipsole

slipsole
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: slip (I) + sole
1. : a thin insole
2. : a half sole inserted between the insole or welt and the outsole of a shoe to give additional height — called also slip tap

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/slip"sohl'/, n.
1. an insole placed in a shoe for warmth or to adjust the size.
2. a thin strip of material, as leather, set between the insole and the outsole of a shoe, usually for height.
[1905-10; SLIP1 + SOLE2]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • slipsole — [slip′sōl΄] n. 1. a half sole between the bottom sole and the insole 2. INSOLE (sense 2) …   English World dictionary

  • slipsole — noun Date: circa 1908 1. a thin insole 2. a half sole inserted between the insole or welt and the outsole of a shoe to give additional height called also slip tap …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • slipsole — /slip sohl /, n. 1. an insole placed in a shoe for warmth or to adjust the size. 2. a thin strip of material, as leather, set between the insole and the outsole of a shoe, usually for height. [1905 10; SLIP1 + SOLE2] * * * …   Universalium

  • slip tap — noun see slipsole …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • slip tap — noun Etymology: slip (I) : slipsole 2 …   Useful english dictionary

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