[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

eyelet \eye"let`\ imac"le^t, n. f. oeillet, dim. of
   oeil 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.
      1913 webster

   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.
      1913 webster

   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.
      1913 webster
see also:
eye oillet eyelet hole eyelet punch eyelet ring eyelet 

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