EYELET


Meaning of EYELET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈī-lət ]

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 metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet

2. : peephole , loophole

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