What is a aglet?

Answer 1

The plastic bit on the end of a shoelace :)

One of my first best answers was about aglets, I'm amazed at how many times this tidbit of useful information pops up in conversation!

Answer 2

An aglet or aiglet is a small 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 “acus”, the original Latin word for needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal, 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.

Answer 3

"An aglet or aiglet is a small 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."

Answer 4

Aglet also spelt Aiglet
metal tag of a lace or other metallic ornament of dress: tagged point hanging from shoulder upon breast of some uniforms;
catkin of hazel, birch etc.

Answer 5

The plastic-type clip at the end of a shoelace.

Answer 6

it is the plastic tip on the end of shoelaces

Answer 7

shoe lace things ref tom cruise in movie cocktails

Answer 8

the plastic part of shoelaces they are at the tip of the lace

Answer 9

tip of a shoelace