shoestring

A small sum of money; capital that is barely adequate.

Long and slender.

Marked by or consisting of a small amount of money.

A string used to draw the sides of a shoe together, so as to hold it firmly upon the foot.

same as shoelace.

a sum of money, inadequate or barely adequate for the purpose to which it is put to use.

the string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace

a tight budget; very little money

a long narrow cut of a food; a julienne