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eyelet [ lət ] (plural eyelets)

noun

Definition:

1. hole for cord: a small hole, especially one made in clothing, for a lace or cord to be passed through

2. metal reinforcement for hole: a small ring of metal or stiff fabric fixed to a hole, especially one made in clothing, to strengthen its edges

3. ornamented hole in embroidery: a small hole with ornamental stitched edges in embroidered fabric

4. buildings
Same as peephole (sense 2)

[14th century. Anglicization of Old French oillet 'little eye' < oil 'eye' < Latin oculus]

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