2006-10-15 00:44:49 · 13 answers · asked by trippeldrie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
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.
2006-10-15 00:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They or called little plastic ends on shoelaces, LOL :)
2006-10-15 03:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small plastic (or different textile) sheath on the tip of shoe laces is formally noted as an aglet. This sheath is meant to make it obtainable to pass a lace, cord or ribbon by using eyelet holes and likewise keeps the braid of the lace from unravelling. I continually ignore what its noted as too!:P wish I helped:) ?
2016-12-26 19:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called aglets. I have posted a link to a cool site below.
2006-10-15 00:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Star 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
According to Widipedia, they're called aglets. Hope that helps!
2006-10-15 00:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by Maria 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Aglets. I remember when they were metal
2006-10-15 03:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I call mine Larry, Moe, Curly and Hey You.
2006-10-15 00:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tips I belive.
2006-10-15 00:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by babysag1205 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aglets
2006-10-15 07:42:22 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the one on the left is called fred, anmd the one on the right is called george
2006-10-15 00:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋