A hole through which a lace is threaded; may be reinforced with a metal ring or grommet.

"small hole," late 14c., oilet, from Middle French oeillet, diminutive of oeil "eye," from Latin oculus (see eye (n.)). Spelling influenced by eye.

Traditional shoe lacing, consisting of perforations set in the throat above the shoe's tongue, held together with string or laces.

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A reinforcement in a spoke hole of a rim. Eyelets provide a wider bearing surface against the rim, making it less likely for the nipple to pull through the rim. They also provide a smoother surface fo [..]

A small metal or plastic ring that is inserted into a hole made in another piece of material. It prevents fraying of the material around the hole and provides a durable, easily threaded opening for ro [..]

Very small rings made of metal or plastic that are inserted into the fabric with a special pair of pliers to reinforce a hole. For example, on the back of wedding dresses that lace up the back, the la [..]

(n) a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar(n) fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the [..]

An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole. ''Push the aglet of the shoelace through e [..]