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Eyelets

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.

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noun
  1. 1

    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.

    "Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time."

  2. 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. 3

    Cotton fabric with small holes.

  4. 4

    The contact tip of the base of a light bulb.

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