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| | SEMANTIC ENIGMAS What are the plastic bits at the end of shoelaces called? - THIS is a classic example of the family of names for things you didn't know had a name (and probably didn't care). Others are the indent at the bottom of a wine bottle (a kick or a punt) and the wire contraption on table lamps that keeps the shade off the bulb (a harp). Learn these and impress your friends!
Rob Shipway, London E17.
- THE SECONDARY purpose of an aglet is when purchasing a dictionary: if it doesn't include the word, then don't buy it. Another good word for this test is ferrule, the tip on the bottom of an umbrella.
Robert Moye, London SE4. Add your answer
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