eyelet

Speech parts

1. eyelet - Noun

2. eyelet - Verb

Meaning

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

loop grommet cringle eyehole grummet carnation bend crown porthole bootstrap peephole opening ring eye circle
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Antonyms

last headland solid closing closure defy
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Hypernyms

hole fixing fastening fastener holdfast

Phrases with the word

eyelet bolt eyelet screw

Examples

Made in England this plain fronted three eyelet derby shoe made from the finest calf leather. Source: Internet

Of course, eye of newt and tongue of frog were a little too exotic for our household budget, so my mother was substituting with “eyelet of boot” and “dung of hog”. Source: Internet

This will provide support when you position the setter directly onto the eyelet. Source: Internet

The unisex Asictiger Gel-Mai KO100 offers a unique asymmetrical eyelet stay, which tightens around both the forefoot and ankle of the shoe. Source: Internet

Suspend container from eyelet support. Source: Internet

They also have an eyelet towards the end for hanging. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

eyeless serpent eyelessly eyelessness eyelet bolt eyelet screw eyeleted