eyelet

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English oylet, from Old French oillet, equivalent to Old French oil (“eye”) + -et (diminutive suffix). Spelling as eye +‎ -let is due to folk etymology. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaɪ.lət/ Homophone: islet Rhymes: -aɪlət === Noun === eyelet (plural eyelets) An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole. Coordinate terms: buttonhole, grommet, eyebolt, eye screw, screw eye A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter. Cotton fabric with small holes. The contact tip of the base of a light bulb. A peephole. A little eye. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === eyelet (third-person singular simple present eyelets, present participle eyeletting or eyeleting, simple past and past participle eyeletted or eyeleted) (transitive) To make eyelets in. === References ===