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Tip that prevents fraying
Answer for the clue "Tip that prevents fraying ", 5 letters:
aglet
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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.