eyelet

From Middle French œillet, equivalent to œil (“eye”) + -et (diminutive suffix). Spelling as eye +‎ -let is due to folk etymology.[1]

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• IPA^(key): /ˈaɪ.lət/
• Rhymes: -aɪlət

eyelet (plural eyelets)

1. 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 each of the eyelets, one at a time.

2. A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter.
3. Cotton fabric with small holes.

• grommet