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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