reheeling
Fixing worn soles
Reheeling is replacing or repairing the heel of a shoe or boot.
A cobbler reheels worn footwear to extend its life: These boots are worth reheeling.
The term applies to the repair process itself or to having the work done professionally.
Final in sequence
- awlsPointed hole-making tools
- leatherTanned animal skin
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- tacksShort sharp-headed nails
welt · outsole · shank · nails · hammer · anvil · workbench · thread
Mechanism for vertical transport
Returning something to condition
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
patching · rebuilding · overhaul · servicing · replacement · worn-out · renewing · reviving
Thin-bladed knife or heel
platform · loafer · brogue · oxford · mule · espadrille · clog · slipper
Duration of existence
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
sturdiness · endurance · toughness · reliability · stability · robustness · lastingness · preservation
last
Final in sequence
tacks · welt · outsole · shank · nails · hammer · anvil · workbench · thread · cement
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
restoration
Returning something to condition
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
reconditioning · patching · rebuilding · overhaul · servicing · replacement · worn-out · renewing · reviving
stiletto
Thin-bladed knife or heel
wedge · platform · loafer · brogue · oxford · mule · espadrille · clog · slipper · sneaker
longevity
Duration of existence
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
reinforcement · sturdiness · endurance · toughness · reliability · stability · robustness · lastingness · preservation · protection
reheelingdiscarding
Removing what's unwanted
throwing away · disposing · trashing · junking · tossing out
reheelingwearing down
Gradually weakening through persistence
wearing out · degrading · deteriorating · damaging · neglecting
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