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Meanings of eyelet in English

Portuguese
ilhó
Spanish
ojal
Wikidata

Small, reinforced hole in textile or leather material, for the insertion of a lace or stud, or as decoration.

ilhó
Portuguese
casa

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

casa
Synonyms
Examples for "eye"
Examples for "eye"
1
I agree, but the good news is-noprivate eye cases right now.
Getting old is tres dangereux
2
For the lump in the throat and the tear in the eye.
Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920.
3
Both the lump in the throat and the tear in the eye.
Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920.
4
To the lump in the throat and the tear in the eye.
Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920.
5
That said; do keep one eye open for new and interesting opportunities.
The South African
1
Sir Francis is watching us from an eyelet-hole in the door.
The Star-Chamber: An Historical Romance, Volume 2
2
One man in particular had a shell eyelet-hole let into his nose, into which he inserted his unicorn decoration.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melan...
3
A suit of clothes for a ghost, viz., a bloody shirt, a doublet curiously pinked, and a coat with three great eyelet-holes upon the breast.
The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield
1
Once again the boot twitched and something, a human liquid, seeped from the lace holes.
The Descent
2
If eyelets, such as used in shoes, are put into the lace holes of a belt, the belt will last much longer.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
Portuguese
olhete
Catalan
ullet

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

olhete
Usage of eyelet in English
1
The needle punctured her hand, eyelet first, and snapped off inside her.
The disappearing spoon: and other true tales of madness, love, a...
2
They were encrusted with mud from their soles to the third eyelet.
Whispers Under Ground
3
She wore a white eyelet dress and ballet flats with grosgrain trim.
Burned
4
The real attraction is the amazing Song of the Sea eyelet rock arch.
The Guardian
5
She straightened her sea-green eyelet T-shirt and pressed Alison DiLaurentis's doorbell.
Unbelievable
6
The covers had been turned down, eyelet-trimmed sheets over a sprigged muslin comforter.
Iron lace
7
Tia wore a white pinafore with eyelet lace over a blue plaid dress.
A fierce radiance: a novel
8
Margray's ivory stiletto punched a red eyelet in her finger.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863 / A Magaz...
9
The room was done in yellow gingham and white eyelet.
Grave Secrets
10
They wore hoods, and Esther noticed the black round eyes looking through the eyelet holes.
Esther Waters
11
All tarpaulins should be 12 feet square, with large metal eyelet holes and strong lines.
Ismailia
12
She had to tie the shoes together with bits of twine, laced through eyelet holes.
The Portion of Labor
13
Laces and eyelet options at Grenson's Lab in Liberty.
The Guardian
14
Presently he was rewarded by finding a small eyelet hole in the side of the mattress.
The Daffodil Mystery
15
Cool feature: an optional top eyelet is set low, which allows you lock down your heel.
Climbing Magazine
16
The initials ST were etched beside each eyelet.
Monday Mourning
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Translations for eyelet
Portuguese
ilhócasaolhete
Spanish
ojalojete
Catalan
ullet
Eyelet through the time