eye·let
eyelet
- pronunciation:
- aI
liht
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small hole or perforation with bound or covered edges, used to pass cord or thread through, fasten hooks into, or serve as decoration.
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| definition 2: |
the metal ring covering the edges of such a hole; grommet.
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| definition 3: |
an embroidered fabric that has a pattern of small, bound holes; eyelet embroidery.
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| related words: |
aperture, eye |
The words
eyelet and
islet sound alike but have different meanings. To find out why an islet could never fit through an eyelet, look up
islet.