sole-leather

A shoemaker cuts a piece of sole-leather for a new shoe.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leather for shoe soles: "sole-leather" refers to thick, durable leather that is specifically used for making the bottom part (sole) of shoes, boots, or other footwear. It is typically strong and resistant to wear and tear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cobbler selected a piece of sole-leather to repair the worn-out boots. (The shoemaker chose durable leather for the shoe bottom.)
  • High-quality sole-leather is essential for long-lasting footwear. (Thick leather for soles ensures durability.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be as tough as sole-leather": an idiomatic expression meaning extremely strong or resilient.
  • His hands were as tough as sole-leather from years of manual work. (His skin was very tough, like the material used for shoe soles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sole (n): the bottom part of a shoe or foot.
  • The sole of his shoe was worn thin. (The bottom part was damaged.)
• Leather (n): material made from animal hide.
  • This jacket is made of genuine leather. (Real animal skin material.)
• Sole-leather (adj): made of or relating to sole-leather.
  • He wore sole-leather sandals. (Sandals with soles made of thick leather.)

Synonyms

• Shoe leather: leather used for making shoes (often synonymous but broader).
• Bottom leather: leather specifically for the underside of footwear.

Related Idioms

• "Sole-leather determination": unwavering resolve, like the toughness of sole-leather.
  • With sole-leather determination, she finished the marathon. (She showed extremely strong willpower.)