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eyelets

eyelets is the plural of eyelet.

Meaning of eyelet

Noun

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.
  4. The contact tip of the base of a light bulb.
  5. A peephole.
  6. A little eye.

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Questions about eyelets

What is eyelets the plural of?
Eyelets is the plural of eyelet.

Words near eyelets in the dictionary

  1. eyelet
  2. eyeleted
  3. eyeleteer
  4. eyeleteers
  5. eyeleting
  6. eyelets
  7. eyeletted
  8. eyeletter
  9. eyeletters
  10. eyeletting
  11. eyelevel

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