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eyelet

/ˈaɪ.lət/
noun
  1. An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.

    "Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time."

  2. A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter.

  3. Cotton fabric with small holes.

verb
  1. To make eyelets in.

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