You See Them Everyday, But You May Not Know They Have Names

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Muntin

Many windows are separated into segments by strips of wood or metal. These separators are called muntins.

 

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Ferrule

The metal part that separates the wooden part of a pencil from the eraser is known as a ferrule. Actually, ferrules are any small metal or plastic rings used to fasten or conjoin objects. Another item on this list — the aglet — is actually also a ferrule.