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1. philtrum
The vertical groove on the median line of the upper lip. Example Sentence:His chiseled features even included a well-defined philtrum.
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2. ferrule
The protective point or knob on the far end of an umbrella. Example sentence: He used his umbrella as a cane, and with every step planted its ferrule in the ground.
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3. aglet
The tag covering the ends of a lace or point e.g., the reinforcement at the end of a shoelace. Example sentence: A missing aglet can make lacing one's shoes a challenge.
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4. punt
An indentation at the bottom of a molded glass bottle. Example sentence: Pouring the champagne, she held the bottle with her thumb in its punt.
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5. lunule
A crescent-shaped body part or marking (such as the whitish mark at the base of a fingernail) Example sentence: He folded his hands together to give an impression of calm, but the ragged skin below his lunules told another story.
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6. tittle
The dot over i or j. Example sentence: In a handwritten business note, it's best to avoid smiley-face tittles.
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7. glabella
The smooth prominence of the forehead between the eyebrows. Example sentence: If you don't wish to look people in the eyes, you can make a similar impression by focusing on their glabellas.
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8. muntin
A strip separating panes of glass in a window sash. Example sentence:I thought the ball would smash a window, but fortunately it hit a muntin.
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9. lemniscate
The infinity symbol. Example sentence Not surprisingly, a certain brand of automobile uses a modified lemniscate in its logo.
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10. fourchette
The strip or shaped piece used for the sides of the fingers of a glove. Example sentence: A fine pair of gloves includes well-fitted fourchettes.
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Fun fact: fourchette is French for fork. Also that was an unintentional alliteration.
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I knew all of those except that the infinity symbol had a name. C'mon, how about some serious vocab.
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I only knew number 4.
Example sentence: The 49ers are cowards, even when it's fourth and inches they always punt. - John Q. 10 Words For Things You Didn't Kn...
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Your definition of 'ferrule' is way too restricted; it generally applies to any kind of metal ring/cap that holds things together (e.g., the metal bit on a No.2 pencil that holds the eraser can be called a ferrule).
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the moar you know
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Aglets' true purpose is sinister
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I knew about aglets thanks to Phineas and Ferb. xD
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Very enlightening!
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When referring to fingernails, I'm pretty sure it's called a 'lunula', not a 'lunule'.
That was the only word I knew. ;_; -
Who else read tittles as titties?
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I knew 2,3,6,8, and 9. Dr. Moon: [shocks The Question] Tell me what you know.
The Question: The plastic tips at the ends of shoelaces are called aglets. Their true purpose is sinister! - mastercleaner tweeted 10 Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names Follow · Retweet
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yeah, but what is the inner elbow called. the inner/under knee has a name, and the shoulder has the arm pit. what's the elbow's armpit?!?!































