thong

/θɔŋ/
noun
  1. A type of sandal held on the foot by a V-shaped strap that goes between the toes.
    • The store sells colorful thongs for poolside wear.
    • He bought a new pair of leather thongs for the summer.
    • She slipped on her thongs before heading to the beach.
  2. A narrow strip of leather or other material used as a fastening or whip.
    • He cracked the thong of his whip to signal the dogs.
    • The scout used a leather thong to tie the bundle together.
    • The craftsman braided a thong to make a handle for the bag.
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