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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.
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2. 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.
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{Eyelet hole}, a hole made for an eyelet.

{Eyelet punch}, a machine for punching eyelet holes and
fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth.

{Eyelet ring}. See {Eyelet}, 2.
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