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sling·back

or sling-back  (slĭng′băk′)
n.
A shoe with a strap that wraps around the back of the heel.
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slingback

(ˈslɪŋˌbæk)
n
(Clothing & Fashion)
a. a shoe with a strap instead of a full covering for the heel
b. (as modifier): slingback shoes.
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.slingback - a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heelslingback - a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
sling
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
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