eyelet

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eyelet

A shoelace passes through the eyelet of a leather boot.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, usually round hole in a material (such as cloth, leather, or metal) that is reinforced or finished around its edge. This hole is designed to allow a cord, lace, rope, or hook to pass through, often for fastening or decorative purposes. 2. A metal, plastic, or fabric ring used to line or reinforce such a small hole. This component strengthens the hole and prevents the material from tearing.

Examples of Usage

  • As a hole in material:

    • She threaded the shoelace through the eyelet.
    • The sail has several eyelets along its edge for attaching ropes.
    • The pattern calls for stitching an eyelet for the ribbon to pass through.

  • As a reinforcing ring:

    • The tent fabric is strengthened with brass eyelets.
    • You need a special tool to set the eyelets into the leather.
    • The curtain has decorative metal eyelets at the top.
Advanced Usage
  • "Eyelet embroidery" or "broderie anglaise": A type of needlework characterized by patterns of small, round holes (eyelets) with stitched edges, often used on fabric.
    • Her dress was trimmed with delicate eyelet embroidery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grommet: Often used interchangeably with "eyelet," especially for larger, heavier-duty rings used in sails, tarps, or banners. A grommet is typically a two-piece ring, while an eyelet is often a single piece.
  • Aglet: The plastic or metal sheath at the end of a shoelace, which helps it pass through eyelets.
Synonyms
  • Perforation (specifically for the hole itself).
  • Aperture (a more general term for an opening).
  • Loop (though a loop is typically a full circle of material, not just a reinforced hole).
Related Phrases
  • "To set an eyelet": The action of installing a metal or plastic eyelet into a hole in fabric or leather using a special tool.
    • After punching the hole, you set the eyelet with a hammer.
eyelet

A shoelace passes through the eyelet of a leather boot.

Noun
  1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
  2. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar

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