Complete Definition of "eyelet"

English

Etymology
From eye + -let.

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

#:Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time.

  1. A shaped metal embellisment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter.

Translations
trans-top|A small hole to receive a cord or fastener
Finnish: rengasniitti
German: �se f
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Portuguese: ilhó m
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