Eyelet
Eyelet (ī"let) , noun
[French oillet, dim. of oil eye, from Latin oculus. See Eye, and compare Oillet.]
1.
A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.
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.
Collocations (3)
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.