Meaning & use
thongs
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Narrow strips of leather or other material, or sandals held on by a strap that passes between the toes.
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He wore a pair of leather thongs to secure the tent's canvas flap.
She kicked off her thongs and walked barefoot along the beach.
A note on using this word
In Australian and some British English, "thongs" commonly means flip-flop sandals, while in American English the word usually refers to narrow straps or a style of underwear.
Words with a similar meaning
strapsflip-flops
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