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Definition of Eyelet
1. 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.
Group relationships: Boot, Curtain, Drape, Drapery, Mantle, Pall, Garment
Generic synonyms: Hole
Derivative terms: Eye
2. Noun. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.
Generic synonyms: Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast
Derivative terms: Eye, Loop
Definition of Eyelet
1. n. A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.
Definition of Eyelet
1. Noun. 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. ¹
2. Noun. A shaped metal embellishment 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Eyelet
1. to make a small hole in [v -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eyelet
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