Antonyms for eyelet


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahy-lit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈaɪ lɪt


Definition of eyelet

Origin :
  • "small hole," late 14c., oilet, from Middle French oeillet, diminutive of oeil "eye," from Latin oculus (see eye (n.)). Spelling influenced by eye.
  • As in loop : noun circle, spiral
  • As in peephole : noun hole to look through
  • As in hole : noun opening in a solid object
Example sentences :
  • It should be fastened at the back, with hooks and eyelet holes.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous
  • His appetite fell off and his belt hooked in the fourth eyelet.
  • Extract from : « The Gay Gnani of Gingalee » by Florence Huntley
  • Sometimes you might like to make an eyelet to represent a grape.
  • Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft » by Effie Archer Archer
  • Fig. 110 shows the rope passed around and whipped to an eyelet.
  • Extract from : « Rustic Carpentry » by Paul N. Hasluck
  • The eyelet holes were next worked, and the method is shown in the diagram.
  • Extract from : « Needlework Economies » by Various
  • Make two eyelet holes in the back of this, and insert a draw-string.
  • Extract from : « Needlework Economies » by Various
  • It's not like eyelet or French, but sort of between the two, and grand for centerpieces.
  • Extract from : « Just Around the Corner » by Fannie Hurst
  • I saw that there was an eyelet on the wire into which the hook could be inserted to make a loop.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories, July, 1931 » by Various
  • In the eyelet and tape class there are holes in the back of the cover.
  • Extract from : « Library Bookbinding » by Arthur Low Bailey
  • The eyelet suddenly splits into an outlet, and the jilted maiden, cast off by her sisters, collapses upon the floor.
  • Extract from : « Bizarre » by Lawton Mackall

Synonyms for eyelet

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