1. Small round holes or openings, typically reinforced with metal rings, used for threading cord, rope, or laces through fabric or material.
2. A small metal ring or washer inserted into a hole to reinforce it or prevent tearing.
3. A small decorative hole or opening in fabric, often used in embroidery or lace-making.
Usage: textile arts

Examples

• The tent has metal eyelets along the edges for securing guy ropes.
• She threaded the laces through the eyelets of her hiking boots.
• The sail was attached to the mast using brass eyelets.
• The curtains have decorative eyelets that slide onto the rod.
• The canvas bag features reinforced eyelets to prevent the handles from tearing.
• Eyelet embroidery creates delicate patterns with small holes in the fabric.