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Ornamental cord
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aglet
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
An aglet (or aiglet ) is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, used on each end of a shoelace , cord , or drawstring . An aglet keeps the fibers of the lace or cord from unraveling; its firmness and narrow profile make it easier to hold and easier ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Aglet \Ag"let\ ([a^]g"l[e^]t), Aiglet \Aig"let\ ([=a]g"l[e^]t), n. [F. aiguillette point, tagged point, dim. of aiguilee needle, fr. LL. acucula for acicula, dim. of L. acus needle, pin; cf. OF. agleter to hook on. See Acute , and cf. Aiguillette .] A tag ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon [syn: aiglet ] ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform [syn: aiglet , aiguilette ]
Usage examples of aglet.
Both the little round face ruff that fastened with aglets and the ruffled cuffs had long since yellowed, and Lady Appleton had not even bothered with a safeguard to protect her skirts.
There were a few aglets and gold clasps for doublets and cloaks, and five ornate gold buttons larger than all the rest.
One of the aglets at the end of his shoelace contained a highly compressed irritant agent, primarily Chloroacetophenone-a mild but smoky form of tear gas.