Aglet (2024)

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Why is it called an aglet? ›

The word aglet and its variant aiglet come from the Middle French and Old French word aguillette, the diminutive of aguille, meaning "needle, pin", which in turn comes from the Late Latin acucula ("ornamental pin, pine needle"), diminutive of the Latin word for needle and pin, acus.

It is an aglet, derived from a middle English term used to describe the metal ends put on ropes, by dipping the end of the rope in molten metal. These ends served, as your shoelace aglets do, to help guide the rope through eyeholes.

A ferrule is a general term for any number of devices for connecting, binding, sealing, or strengthening objects. The word ferrule comes from the Latin word viriola, meaning “small bracelet.” An aglet (or aiglet) is a specific type of ferrule, one used for the end of a shoelace to keep it from unraveling.

The little plastic tip at the end of your shoelace is called an aglet. If the aglets wear off, it can be hard to lace up your old basketball sneakers.

To amplify Sania's answer: "Flugelbinder" is a nonsense word made up by one character in the movie. It's an anglicization of a made-up German word, Flügelbinder, literally "wing-binder". The standard word in English is aglet (https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/aglet). What is a flugelbinder really called?

It's actually got a special name and it's called an 'aglet'. It's thought these aglets became popular on laces from 1790 onwards thanks to English inventor Harvey Kennedy who is said to have earned $2.5 million (£1.8m) off the modern shoelace. Nice lump for a bit of lace.

They're designed to prevent fraying and to make threading the laces through the eyelets on a pair of shoes easier.

Shoelaces, also called shoestrings (US English) or bootlaces (UK English), are a system commonly used to secure shoes, boots, and other footwear. They typically consist of a pair of strings or cords, one for each shoe, finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets.

Noun. aglet m inan. aiglet (tip on a ribbon or cord) synonym ▲quotations ▼ Synonym: skuwka.

The plastic tips at the ends of shoelaces are called aglets.

What is the point of a ferrule? ›

The purpose of a ferrule is to provide a smooth transition from the top of the hosel into the shaft. For the most part it is to provide a nice cosmetic element to the golf club. The ferrules are typically manufactured from plastic and may be all black or have colored trim rings attached.

The end of a shoelace does have a name

There is actually an extra name for the small piece of plastic or metal at the end of a shoelace, it is called a “needle” or “aglet”.

An eyelet is a hole that's meant for threading a cord or lace through. When you lace up your sneakers, you pass the shoelace through eyelets in your shoes. Many eyelets have metal rings that make it easy to put strings or cords through them, while others are simply holes punched in cloth or leather.

A drawstring (draw string, draw-string) is a string, rope or lace used to "draw" (gather, or shorten) fabric or other material. Ends of a drawstring are often terminated with a sheath called an aglet. The ends may be tied to hold the drawstring in place (and simultaneously close an opening).

Use a piece of sticky tape to hold it in place until dry. Melt the end of the lace with a flame, roll it in your fingers [carefully]. You will either get it small enough to then fit inside the existing aglet so you can again glue it on - or you'll be left with a substitute aglet that will still function.

According to Wonderopolis, the word's original spelling was “aiglet” derived from the French word “aiguillette” which translates to “needle”. The translation helps us to understand the origin of this device as wonderopolis.org reports the aglet was used in Ancient Roman times to help fasten various clothes and ribbons.

The inventor of the aglet is Harvey Kennedy in 1790. So why is it called an aglet called Aglet? The word “aglet” (or “aiglet”) originates from Old French “aguillette” (or “aiguillette”), which is the diminutive of “aguille” (or “aiguille”), meaning “needle”.

No one knows for sure who invented aglets, but we're sure glad they did. The first aglets may have been used instead of buttons at the end of ribbons to help keep clothes fastened. Wealthy people in ancient Rome may have used expensive precious metals, such as brass or silver, to make their aglets.