Eye"let` (?), n. [F. œillet, dim. of œil 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.
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.
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.
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