aglet
/'æglit/ Cách viết khác : (aiglet) /'eiglet/
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A child carefully ties their shoe, focusing on the plastic aglet at the end of the lace.
Definition
- Noun:
- A small metal or plastic sheath: A small tube, often made of metal or plastic, that is fitted over the end of a shoelace, cord, or ribbon to prevent it from fraying and to make it easier to thread through eyelets or holes.
- An ornamental tagged cord: A decorative cord or braid, often with a metal tip, used on uniforms or ceremonial clothing.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I need to replace the broken aglet on my shoelace.
- The military uniform featured an aglet on the shoulder cord.
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: Historically, an aglet could be a decorative metal tip on the end of a lace or point used to fasten clothing in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The portrait showed the nobleman's attire, complete with laces tipped with golden aglets.
Variants and Related Words
- Aiguillette (noun): A braided cord with decorative metal tips, worn on some military and ceremonial uniforms. While related, this is a distinct item, not a variant of "aglet" itself.
- Tag (noun): A general term for a small piece attached to something; an aglet is a specific type of tag for a lace or cord.
Synonyms
- Tip: The protective or finishing end of something.
- Sheath: A protective covering.
- Ferrule: A ring or cap, typically a metal one, used to strengthen the end of a stick or tube. (This is a close synonym in function, though not identical in form).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(This word is a noun and does not have associated phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms that feature the word "aglet.")
A child carefully ties their shoe, focusing on the plastic aglet at the end of the lace.
Noun
- ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
- metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon