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AIGLET

• AIGLET (noun)
The noun AIGLET has 2 senses:

1. metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
2. ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

Familiarity information: AIGLET used as a noun is rare.

• AIGLET (noun)

Sense 1

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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 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

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Meaning:

Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

aiguilette; aglet; aiglet

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

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

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