aiglet in Portuguese
aiglet in Portuguese is agulheta, ponteira — aiglet means the small hard tip on the end of a shoelace that stops it fraying and lets it pass through eyelets.
aiglet in Portuguese
agulheta
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.
ponteira
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.
What does "aiglet" mean?
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noun The small hard tip on the end of a shoelace that stops it fraying and lets it pass through eyelets.
"The plastic aiglet had split, so the lace kept unraveling."
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noun A small decorative metal tag or ornament attached to clothing or trimming.
"Her jacket was trimmed with tiny gilt aiglets along the cuffs."
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aiglet in a sentence
- The plastic aiglet had split, so the lace kept unraveling.
- A good aiglet makes it far easier to thread a lace through the eyelets.
- Her jacket was trimmed with tiny gilt aiglets along the cuffs.
- Costume historians noted the ornate aiglets sewn onto the doublet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "aiglet" in Portuguese?
"aiglet" in Portuguese is agulheta, ponteira. aiglet means: The small hard tip on the end of a shoelace that stops it fraying and lets it pass through eyelets.
How do you use "aiglet" in a sentence?
Example: "The plastic aiglet had split, so the lace kept unraveling." In Portuguese, "aiglet" is agulheta, ponteira.
Are there other ways to say "aiglet" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "aiglet": agulheta, ponteira.
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