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Noun: aiglet  ey-glut
  1. Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
    "The aiglet on his shoelace had come off, making it difficult to thread through the eyelet";
    - aglet
     
  2. Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
    "The general's uniform was adorned with a golden aiglet";
    - aglet, aiguillette

Derived forms: aiglets

Type of: braid, braiding, gold braid, sheath

Part of: shoe lace, shoe string, shoelace, shoestring

Encyclopedia: Aiglet