eyelet
pronunciation
How to pronounce eyelet in British English:
UK [ˈaɪlət]
How to pronounce eyelet in American English:
US [ˈaɪlɪt]
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- Noun:
- a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord
- fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
Word Origin
- eyelet (n.)
- "small hole," late 14c., oilet, from Middle French oeillet, diminutive of oeil "eye," from Latin oculus (see eye (n.)). Spelling influenced by eye.
Example
- 1. If pressed together too strongly , the eyelet will crack .
- 2. The bore that hangs a tailpipe is an eyelet .
- 3. At the end of the clip , make an eyelet and make one more hole in the cover which will be a little bigger than the previous one .
- 4. Eyelet prevents the torque wrench from engaging .
- 5. Push the eyelet fully on to the end of the tension cable .