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Syllabification: (sole)

Pronunciation: /sōl/

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Definition of sole

noun

the undersurface of a person’s foot:the soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt
the section forming the underside of a piece of footwear (typically excluding the heel when this forms a distinct part).
the part of the undersurface of a person’s foot between the toes and the instep.
the undersurface of a tool or implement such as a plane or the head of a golf club.
the floor of a ship’s cabin or cockpit.

verb

[with object] (usually be soled)

put a new sole onto (a shoe).

Derivatives

soled: [in combination]:rubber-soled shoes

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solea 'sandal, sill', from solum 'bottom, pavement, sole'; compare with Dutch zool and German Sohle

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