agletthe end of a shoelace

What the Word

What the word

the end of a shoelace

aglet (cord tip)

ferrule (metal tube)

tip (extremity)

tag (plastic end)

point (sharp end)

Synonym

aglet

fastener

aiglet (variant) tag (colloquial) tip (lace) ferrule (general)

cord end

aiguillette (historical) point (historical) lace tag (descriptive) needlepoint (rare)

heraldry

aiguillette (ornamental)

Thesaurus

aglet

Parts

aiglet tag ferrule tip sheath metal tip plastic tip

Shoelace assembly

shoelace lace cord string lace end lace tip lace head lace knot

Fastening

knot bow loop double knot granny knot bowknot tie fasten lace up

Footwear

shoe sneaker boot trainer running shoe oxford brogue loafer

Lace hardware

eyelet grommet hook speed hook lace lock lace anchor tongue vamp

Actions

thread lace tie unlace knot cinch tighten loosen pull

Sounds

click clink snap jingle tap

Related notions

collar stay zipper pull drawstring tip cord end bolo tie tip bookmark cord

Locutions

lace tip shoelace end aglet end tip of a lace

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