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Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle
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slingback
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A slingback is a type of woman's footwear characterized by a strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle . A slingback strap is distinguishable from an ankle-strap in that the latter is a strap that completely encircles the ankle. Slingbacks can be considered ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A type of women's shoe having a strap behind the heel or ankle
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Miss Selfridge, kitten-heeled slingbacks with elastic front, £29.99. ▪ Was getting down the same as getting up and could you do it in platforms and slingbacks?
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel [syn: sling ]
Usage examples of slingback.
Manolo Blahnik slingbacks, trying to keep pace with her long-legged escort.
I was wearing my usual spring outfit of tan capris, a white silk T-shirt, and a wool blazer, but I was shod in truly spectacular tan suede Constança Basto slingbacks.
Her picture hat was green, as were her high-heeled slingbacks and a wispy scarf affair she’.