eyelet

eyelet is a   Noun

Definition:

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

[2] 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. -- Eyelet punch, a machine for punching eyelet holes and fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth. -- Eyelet ring. See Eyelet, 2.

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