eyelet (n.)

  1. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar

    [ Syn: eyehole ]

  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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