eyelet Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Eye"let` noun
Etymology
F., dim. of eve, fr. L. oculus. See Eye, and cf. Oillet.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913