eyelet

Meaning

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.
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

To make eyelets in.

Synonyms

eyehole

grommet

grummet

hole

🕳️

loop

➿

stitch

loophole

mesh

ocellus

metallic eyelets

eyelet-hole

opening

buttonhole

cringle

peephole

eyelet-ring

eye hole

oilet

aperture

iron eye

breach

cavity

cup

eye

👁️

orifice

peep

perforation

puncture

slot

snag

spyhole

whipping

small hole

thumbhole

Translations

Öse

👁️

occhiello

ojete

œillet

👁️

oeillet

ilhó

ojal

delik

casa

🏠

trau

μικρή οπή

ομμάτιο

boutonnière

asola

knoopsgat

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈaɪ.lət/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: oylet

In summary

From Middle English oylet, from Old French oillet, equivalent to Old French oil (“eye”) + -et (diminutive suffix). Spelling as eye + -let is due to folk etymology.