eyelet
eyelet
Definition
eye·let (-lit)
noun
- a small hole for receiving a shoestring, rope, cord, hook, etc.
- a metal ring or short tube for reinforcing such a hole
- a small hole edged by stitching in embroidered work
- a peephole or loophole
- 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
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.
