sole sole /ˈsoʊl/

adjective

1. () Not divided or shared with others  ( sole , exclusive )
   not divided or shared with others
    They have exclusive use of the machine
   they have exclusive use of the machine
    Sole rights of publication
   sole rights of publication
   
2. Being the only one; single and isolated from others  ( lone , lonesome , only , sole , solitary )
   being the only one; single and isolated from others
    The lone doctor in the entire county
   the lone doctor in the entire county
    A lonesome pine
   a lonesome pine
    An only child
   an only child
    The sole heir
   the sole heir
    The sole example
   the sole example
    A solitary instance of cowardice
   a solitary instance of cowardice
    A solitary speck in the sky
   a solitary speck in the sky
   

noun

1. () The underside of footwear or a golf club  ( sole )
   the underside of footwear or a golf club
   
2. Right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European  ( sole )
   right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
    The fisherman showcased a freshly caught sole, recognizable by its right-eye orientation.
   The fisherman showcased a freshly caught sole, recognizable by its right-eye orientation.
   
   
3. The underside of the foot  ( sole )
   the underside of the foot
    He could feel the sand tickling the soles of his feet as he walked along the beach
   He could feel the sand tickling the soles of his feet as he walked along the beach
   
   
4. Lean flesh of any of several flatfish  ( fillet of sole , sole )
   lean flesh of any of several flatfish
   
   

verb

1. Put a new sole on  ( resole , sole )
   put a new sole on
    Sole the shoes
   sole the shoes