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Webster 1913 Edition

(ī′lĕt)

Noun.

[F.

œillet

, dim. of

œil

eye, fr. L.

oculus

. See

, and cf.

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

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.

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Eyelet punch

a machine for punching eyelet holes and fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth.

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Eyelet ring

See

, 2.

Noun.

A small hole or perforation, to receive a lace or small rope or cord. We usually say, eyelet-hole.