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eyelet Definition

eye·let (-lit)

noun

  1. a small hole for receiving a shoestring, rope, cord, hook, etc.
  2. a metal ring or short tube for reinforcing such a hole
  3. a small hole edged by stitching in embroidered work
  4. a peephole or loophole
  5. a small eye; ocellus

Etymology: ME oylet < OFr oeillet, dim. of oeil, eye < L oculus, eye

transitive verb

to provide with eyelets

eyelet Synonyms

eyelet

n.

opening, aperture, perforation; see hole 1.

eyelet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Has a metal eyelet in each corner for easy wall hanging.
  • use: At present the strings that hold the pouches in place have used small eyelets bolted to the platform.
  • hook: This sits over the inner and is attached by hooking metal eyelets over the pole ends.
  • reinforce: My preference goes to sail ties permanently fitted to the sail at suitably reinforced eyelets.

Preposition: at

  • waist: Heavy duty and anti static aprons are manufactured with eyelets at waist and neck height to take tying tapes ( supplied ).

Adjective modifier

  • twin: Their frame pads incorporate twin eyelets, through which their own elasticated toggle loops pass to provide a strong yet safe attachment.
  • large: Clothing is accentuated by large eyelets, oblique seams, seams on the outside and frayed ends.
  • rust: Complete with rust resistant eyelets and rot-proof woven cord fastenings to ensure a weatherproof fit.
  • resistant: Complete with rust resistant eyelets and rot-proof woven cord fastenings to ensure a weatherproof fit.
  • small: At present the strings that hold the pouches in place have used small eyelets bolted to the platform.
  • single: Khaki suede, single eyelets, white crepe soles, made by Clarks of England, much favored by Special Forces soldiers.

Modifies a noun

  • webbing: The adjustable buckle on the pole eyelet webbing also allows for effortless pole insertion.
  • hole: Rapid pocket drainage utilizes either mesh backing or large eyelet holes.
  • plier: Hole punches and eyelet pliers, mini G clamp sets and mini vices, miter clamps, and tweezers, magnifiers.
  • bush: The eyelet bushes on a Fox shock are designed to allow rotation of the shock in one plane.

Noun used with modifier

  • brass: Brass eyelets coming out of anklets allowing the anklet to come off.
  • pole: The adjustable buckle on the pole eyelet webbing also allows for effortless pole insertion.
  • metal: Has a metal eyelet in each corner for easy wall hanging.
  • mudguard: Mudguard eyelets are also provided, and there's a rear disk brake mount if you want to upgrade as well.

Preposition: in

  • corner: Has a metal eyelet in each corner for easy wall hanging.

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