Tag: odd words
Did you know these things had names?
Aglet The plastic or metal tip on shoelaces is called an aglet. Agraffe The wired cage that holds the cork in a bottle of champagne is called an agraffe/agrafe in wine terminology. Armscye The opening in a garment for the arm (armhole seam) is called an armscye in sewing jargon. Box Tent The tiny plastic…
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