half sole

half sole

noun
that part of the sole of a boot or shoe that extends from the shank to the end of the toe.

Origin:
1860–65

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half-sole

[haf-sohl, hahf-]
verb (used with object), half-soled, half-sol·ing.
to repair or renew (a shoe) by putting on a new half sole.

Origin:
1785–95
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half sole

noun
shoe sole extending from the shank to the toe 
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