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AIGLET

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does aiglet mean? 

AIGLET (noun)
  The noun AIGLET has 2 senses:

1. metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbonplay

2. ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniformplay

  Familiarity information: AIGLET used as a noun is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


AIGLET (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

aglet; aiglet

Hypernyms ("aiglet" is a kind of...):

sheath (a protective covering (as for a knife or sword))

Holonyms ("aiglet" is a part of...):

shoe lace; shoe string; shoelace; shoestring (a lace used for fastening shoes)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

aglet; aiglet; aiguilette

Hypernyms ("aiglet" is a kind of...):

braid; braiding; gold braid (trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains)


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