metal tip

Protective point cover

A metal tip is the protective or functional metal piece at the end of an object.

Shoelaces have metal tips (called aglets) to prevent fraying.

Canes, umbrellas, and walking sticks have metal tips for durability.

Pool cues, darts, and arrows have metal tips for their specific functions.

The metal tip of his cane clicked against the pavement.

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pen nib · writing instrument · sharp · steel · arrow · pen · dart · spear · blade · spike · piercing · cap · brass · needle · ice pick · stylus · cane · walking stick

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part/location

metal tiphandle

Part for gripping

grip · base · hilt · shaft · butt

material composition

metal tiprubber tip

Protective end cap

felt tip · soft tip

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G