eyelet

/ˈaɪ.lət/

IPA: /AY1 L AH0 T/

noun

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
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

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