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sheath vs aglet

aglet vs sheath

sheath and aglet both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheath Yes No No No
aglet Yes No No No
As nouns, aglet is a hyponym of sheath; that is, aglet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sheath:
  • sheath: a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
  • aglet: metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
Other hyponyms of sheath include aiglet, cot, fingerstall, holster, scabbard.
sheath (noun) aglet (noun)
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
a dress suitable for formal occasions metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
Difference between sheath and aglet

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