Shoemaking Terminology

noun a cord or string used for lacing or tying

verb the act of fastening or tightening with a lace

• The intricate lacing on the dress was meticulously done by hand.
• I love the lacing on these sneakers, it gives them a cool look.
• Check out the lacing on that skateboard, it's sick!
• Her speech was filled with lacing of sarcasm, making it hard to tell if she was serious or not.

verb to loosen or remove laces from something, such as shoes or clothing

• She carefully unlace her corset after a long day at the ball.
• I always struggle to unlace my shoes after a workout.
• He quickly unlace his sneakers before heading out.
• The detective had to unlace the mystery of the missing jewels.

noun a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed, typically a scar or blemish

• The afterwelt on his skin was a result of the intense sunburn he got at the beach.
• She complained about the afterwelt on her arm after accidentally bumping into the table.
• I can't wear shorts today because of the afterwelt on my leg from that bike accident.
• The afterwelt of their argument lingered in the air long after they had made up.