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单词 shoepack
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Definition of shoepack in English:

shoepack

noun ˈʃuːpak
North American
  • An oiled leather boot, typically having a rubber sole.

    〈北美〉(尤指橡胶鞋底的)长统靴

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I had on light wool stockings for my legs, a pair of deed skin leggings and wool wraps up to my knees, blanket lined shoepacks and two pair wool socks.
    • Up front, the cold-weather men live in foxholes to find out how frostbite creeps up on troops, and whether the Army's new insulated, gum-rubber shoepacks are working effectively.
    • They didn't have the clothes like we have now-a-days; like thermal shoepacks and snowsuits and stuff.
    • When we were marching from one horror to another, I had shoepacks on because the ground was always wet or frozen.
    • For warmth and comfort, the pioneers stuffed their moccasins or shoepacks with deer hair or dry leaves.
    • The shoepacks kept water out, but they also did not allow any air in to permit our sweaty feet to dry.
    • I think that the shoepacks may be what are called Mickey Mouse boots today.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Delaware (Unami) sippack 'shoes', from čípahkpo 'moccasins', later assimilated to shoe and pack1.

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