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…

    Did you know these things had names?