Eyelet
['aɪlɪt] or ['aɪlət]
Definition
(noun.) a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar.
Edited by Elena--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.
(n.) A metal ring or grommet, or short metallic tube, the ends of which can be bent outward and over to fasten it in place; -- used to line an eyelet hole.
Typist: Rowland
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Perforation, aperture, eye, eyelet-hole.
Typist: Susan
Examples
- The first process here is that of the ensign lacing machine, which puts a strong twine through the eyelets and ties it in an accurate manner. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The eyelets are next added by a machine which places them in both sides of the shoe at the same time and directly opposite each other, this operation finishing the upper part of the shoe. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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