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The Little Sheath On The End Of Shoe Laces
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The small plastic (or other material) sheath on the end of shoe laces is officially called an aglet. This sheath is intended to make it possible to pass a lace, cord or ribbon through eyelet holes and also keeps the braid of the lace from unravelling.
Posted: 2003-02-05 4:13:11 PM
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