Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Eyelet"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Eyelet \Eye"let`\, n. [F. [oe]illet, dim. of [oe]il eye, fr. L.
oculus. See {Eye}, and cf. {Oillet}.]
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
eyelet
n 1: a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges)
in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord
2: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole
to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn: {cringle},
{loop}, {grommet}, {grummet}]
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