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out·sole

(out′sōl′)

The outer sole of a shoe or boot.

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outsole

(ˈaʊtˌsəʊl)

(Clothing & Fashion) the outermost sole of a shoe

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out•sole

(ˈaʊtˌsoʊl)

n.

the outer sole of a shoe or boot.

[1880–85]

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outsole - the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and makes contact with the ground

boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

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

sole - the underside of footwear or a golf club

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