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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Eyelet \Eye"let`\, n. [F. [oe]illet, dim. of [oe]il eye, fr L.
oculus. See {Eye}, and cf {Oillet}.]
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
eyelet
n 1: a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges)
in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord
2: a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the
attachment of cords or lines [syn: {cringle}, {loop}, {grommet}]
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