what is that thing called ...my 11 year old thought of this question, and i figured what better way to try to find out for her. Thanks for your input....
2006-10-10 02:08:53 · 10 answers · asked by beachnut222000 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
It's called an aglet:
An aglet or aiglet is the little plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces (or any type of lace, though shoelaces are the most commonly referenced) that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word "aglet" (or "aiglet") comes from Old French "aguillette" (or "aiguillette"), which is the diminutive of "aguille" (or "aiguilee"), meaning "needle". This in turn comes from the original Latin word for needle: "acus". In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew. Purely decorative metal ornaments called aiguillette are sometimes features of modern military dress uniforms.
In modern times an aglet is frequently used as an example of a common object whose name is relatively unknown. Perhaps due to this, they are occasionally referenced in popular culture. According to the paranoid superhero The Question in Justice League Unlimited, their true purpose is sinister. According to characters from Achewood, aglets are a key ingredient in a drug called "Fool's Meth." The aglet is also mentioned in the 1988 movie, Cocktail where Tom Cruise's character called it a "flugelbinder". Also there was great mention of it in the move "Repossesed" starring Linda Blair and Leslie Neilson.
2006-10-10 02:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Rodiak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small plastic or metal sheath on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling is called an aglet (or aiglet).
2006-10-10 02:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by eeaglenest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aglets
2006-10-10 02:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called *threaders* because the purpose of them is to easily thread through the shoe holes.
Wish thread would be as easy through a needle..hahaha !
2006-10-10 02:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by shark38dd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if this is the correct spelling but i was told they are called a floogal binder
2006-10-10 02:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called aglets.
2006-10-10 02:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by bibliophilejmv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the eye of the string
the eye threader
2006-10-10 02:28:11 · answer #7 · answered by wil_t52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There called eyelets
2006-10-10 02:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
aglets
2006-10-10 04:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by tracystacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floogelbinders.
according to tom cruise in cocktail
2006-10-10 02:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by oldbadmod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋