unlaced

Everyday

1. Unlaced means with the laces undone or taken out. tree →
2. As a verb, to unlace something is to undo its laces. tree →

In the lessons

Children are told to tie their shoes because unlaced shoes can make you trip. In old stories, ladies unlaced their tight corsets, and soldiers unlaced their boots after a long march.

Examples

• Your shoes are unlaced — tie them before you fall! tree →
• He unlaced his boots and rubbed his feet. tree →
• She ran out with her trainers unlaced. tree →
• The skater unlaced her skates. tree →
• Toad unlaced his heavy boots by the fire. tree →
• An unlaced boot slipped off in the mud. tree →
• They unlaced her bodice, combed her hair, washed her with water and wine, but all in vain; the child was dead and remained dead. tree →

Note

«Unlace» is a regular verb: unlaced. Opposite: laced, laced up. «Untied» is more common for shoes.