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upper - piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot; "Uppers come in many styles" |
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piece of leather a separate part consisting of leather
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shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
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boot a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed
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quarter clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter"
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toe box the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed"
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vamp piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe
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upper - higher in place or position; "the upper bunk"; "in the upper center of the picture"; "the upper stories" |
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high happy and excited and energetic
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upper - superior in rank or accomplishment; "the upper half of the class" |
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superior (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by; "overcome by a superior opponent"; "trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law"
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upper - the topmost one of two |
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top
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