An aglet is a small plastic or metal tip found at the end of a shoelace. It is also known as a LACE tip or an aglet tip. The word 'aglet' is derived from the French word 'AIGUILLETTE, ' which means 'little needle.' The purpose of an aglet is to make it easier to thread the LACE through the eyelets of a shoe. It also helps to prevent fraying and unraveling of the LACE. The term 'aglet' can be broken down into three parts: 'LACE' (4 letters), 'TAG' (3 letters), and 'shoelacetip' (11 letters).