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out·sole

 (out′sōl′)
n.
The outer sole of a shoe or boot.
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outsole

(ˈaʊtˌsəʊl)
n
(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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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.outsole - the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and makes contact with the groundoutsole - 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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