Eyelet \Eye"let`\, n. [F. [oe]illet, dim. of [oe]il eye, fr. L. oculus. See Eye, and cf. Oillet.]

1. A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

2. A metal ring or grommet, or short metallic tube, the ends of which can be bent outward and over to fasten it in place; -- used to line an eyelet hole.

Eyelet hole, a hole made for an eyelet.

Eyelet punch, a machine for punching eyelet holes and fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth.

Eyelet ring. See Eyelet, 2.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)