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shoetree

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shoe·tree  (shtr)
n.
A form made of wood, metal, or other inflexible material inserted into a shoe to stretch it or preserve its shape.
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shoetree
pair of shoetrees
shoetree [ˈʃuːˌtriː]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a wooden or metal form inserted into a shoe or boot to stretch it or preserve its shape
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shoetree - a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
Verb1.shoetree - stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree
tree
elongate, stretch - make long or longer by pulling and stretching; "stretch the fabric"
Translations
shoetree [ˈʃuːtriː] N → horma f
shoetree [ˈʃuːtriː] n → embauchoir m
shoetree [ˈʃuːˌtriː] n → forma per scarpe
shoetree [ˈʃuːˌtriː] n → forma per scarpe


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