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2 definitions found 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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