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resole

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I had to resole one of my boots after I stepped on a nail.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

put a new sole on

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • sole the shoes

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sole

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English sole English resole From re- + sole.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ressolar — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear
  • Dutch: verzolen — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear
  • Finnish: vaihtaa kengänpohja uuteen — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear
  • French: ressemeler — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear
  • German: neu besohlen — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear
  • Welsh: ailwadnu — to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear