EYELET

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

Synonyms:

cringle; eyelet; grommet; grummet; loop

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("eyelet" is a kind of...):

fastener; fastening; fixing; holdfast (restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place)

Derivation:

eye (a small hole or loop (as in a needle))

Meaning:

A small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar

Synonyms:

eyehole; eyelet

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("eyelet" is a kind of...):

hole (an opening deliberately made in or through something)

Holonyms ("eyelet" is a part of...):

boot (footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg)

curtain; drape; drapery; mantle; pall (hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window))

garment (an article of clothing)

Derivation:

eye (a small hole or loop (as in a needle))