Thesaurus: eyelet

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1. n. A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.
2. 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.
3. n. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
4. n. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
5. n. fabric decorated with small holes with finely stitched edges that form an ornamental pattern.
6. 1. A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. 2. 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. Eyelet hole, a hole made for an eyelet. -- Eyelet punch, a machine for punching eyelet holes and fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth. -- Eyelet ring. See Eyelet, 2.
7. n:100 n. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar