Eyelet — Eye let ([imac] l[e^]t), n. [F. [oe]illet, dim. of [oe]il 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A metal ring or grommet, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Eyelet — [ aɪlɪt; englisch »kleines Auge«, »Guckloch«] das, s, Maschenware mit durch Maschenverhängungen erzielten Durchbrechungen; daher luftdurchlässig, vorwiegend für Unterwäsche … Universal-Lexikon
eyelet — small hole, late 14c., oilet, from M.Fr. oeillet, dim. of oeil eye, from L. oculus (see EYE (Cf. eye) (n.)). Spelling influenced by eye … Etymology dictionary
eyelet — ► NOUN 1) a small round hole made in leather or cloth, used for threading a lace, string, or rope through. 2) a metal ring reinforcing such a hole. ORIGIN Old French oillet, from oil eye , from Latin oculus … English terms dictionary
eyelet — [ī′lit] n. [ME oylet < OFr oeillet, dim. of oeil, eye < L oculus, EYE] 1. a small hole for receiving a shoestring, rope, cord, hook, etc. 2. a metal ring or short tube for reinforcing such a hole 3. a small hole edged by stitching in… … English World dictionary
eyelet — UK [ˈaɪlət] / US noun [countable] Word forms eyelet : singular eyelet plural eyelets a small hole in cloth surrounded by a metal ring, for putting a string or rope through … English dictionary
eyelet — noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus Date: 14th century 1. a. a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery) b. a small typically … New Collegiate Dictionary
eyelet — /uy lit/, n., v., eyeleted or eyeletted, eyeleting or eyeletting. n. 1. a small hole, usually round and finished along the edge, as in cloth or leather for the passage of a lace or cord or as in embroidery for ornamental effect. 2. a lightweight… … Universalium
eyelet — [[t]a͟ɪlɪt[/t]] eyelets N COUNT An eyelet is a small hole with a metal or leather ring round it which is made in cloth, for example a sail. You can put cord, rope, or string through it … English dictionary
eyelet — n. Perforation, aperture, eye, eyelet hole … New dictionary of synonyms
