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eyelet
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eye·let  (lt)
n.
1.
a. A small hole or perforation, usually rimmed with metal, cord, fabric, or leather, used for fastening with a cord or hook.
b. A metal ring designed to reinforce such a hole; a grommet.
2. A small hole edged with embroidered stitches as part of a design.
3. A peephole.
4. A small eye.

[Alteration (influenced by eye) of Middle English oilet, from Old French oillet, diminutive of oil, eye, from Latin oculus; see okw- in Indo-European roots.]
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eyelet

eyelet
Noun
1. a small hole for a lace or cord to be passed through
2. a small metal ring reinforcing such a hole
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eyeleteyelet - a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
curtain, drape, drapery, pall, mantle - hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something
2.eyeleteyelet - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
fastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Translations
eyelet [ˈaɪlɪt] nojete m
eyelet [ˈaɪlɪt] nœillet m
eyelet [ˈaɪlɪt] eye nÖse f
eyelet [ˈaɪlɪt] nocchiello


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