2007-09-05 20:52:21 · 11 answers · asked by Cogster 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The small plastic or metal sheath on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling is called an aglet (or aiglet).
Hope this helps.
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2007-09-05 20:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Harriet in Fife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO I always called it what it is ... a plastic bit on both ends of a shoestring
2007-09-06 00:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Friendly-Girlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aglet
2007-09-05 20:56:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previously mentioned "aglet".
2007-09-05 21:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Smoker06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, according to Tom Cruise it's a "floogle-binder", lol. Don't know what it's really called though, sorry.
2007-09-05 20:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by EaterOfTartanColouredSmarties 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ha ha tom cruise in the film cocktail decided it was called a floogle binder! LOL !
As for the real name no idea!
2007-09-05 21:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by Carrie Bradshaw wannabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aglet but i only know this because i heard it on television lol
2007-09-07 02:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aglet.
2007-09-06 04:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "nib"
2007-09-05 21:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by MusicalMagic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a ferrule
2007-09-05 21:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋