eyelet

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Synonyms: eyalet, ayelet

Antonyms: eyalet, ayelet

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Noun

1. An object that consists of a [[rim]] and small [[hole]] or [[perforation]] to receive a [[cord]] or [[fastener]], as in [[garment]]s, [[sail]]s, etc. An eyelet may [[reinforce]] a hole.
2. 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.
3. Cotton fabric with small holes.
4. The [[contact]] [[tip]] of the [[base]] of a [[light bulb]].
5. A [[peephole]].
6. A [[little]] [[eye]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make eyelets in.

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