eyelet

IPA/ˈaɪlət/
KK[ˈaɪlət]IPA/ˈaɪlət/

eyelet — noun

  • eyeletsingular
  • eyeletsplural

1. a small opening in cloth, leather, or similar material with a strengthened borde

1.名詞B2
釋義

a small opening in cloth, leather, or similar material with a strengthened border, through which a cord, shoelace, or string can be passed to fasten or tighten something

例句

The top eyelet on her running shoe tore after months of daily use.

collocation: eyelet + on clothing/footwear

Esteban pushed the lace through each eyelet of his work boots one by one.

同義詞
  • grommet

    a metal eyelet specifically, often on tarpaulins or sails

  • hole

    more general term without the reinforced edge

  • perforation

    usually refers to a row of small holes for tearing, not a reinforced opening

用法筆記

The most common context is footwear (shoes, boots) and clothing with laces or drawstrings. The hole is reinforced either by stitching or a small metal ring.

常見錯誤

❌The shoelace goes through the buttonhole of the shoe.
✅The shoelace goes through the eyelet of the shoe.
💡buttonholes are for buttons; eyelets are for laces or cords.
❌I need to fix the eyelet on my zipper.
✅I need to fix the eyelet on my lace-up boot.
💡zippers have teeth and sliders, not eyelets.

2. a small stitched hole in fabric used as part of an ornamental pattern, created b

2.名詞C1
釋義

a small stitched hole in fabric used as part of an ornamental pattern, created by cutting a slit and sewing around the edge with thread

例句

The white linen dress was decorated with rows of delicate embroidered eyelets.

embroidery technique: cut + stitched edge

Kemi stitched tiny eyelets along the hem of the blouse for a lacy look.

同義詞
  • broderie anglaise

    a specific English embroidery style using eyelet patterns

  • cutwork

    a broader embroidery category that includes eyelets and other cut-out designs

用法筆記

Refers exclusively to the decorative sewing technique, not to functional fastening. Common in traditional embroidery styles and heirloom sewing. Often appears in phrases like 'eyelet lace', 'eyelet embroidery', or 'eyelet fabric'.

3. a short metal tube or ring fitted into a hole in fabric, leather, or plastic to

3.名詞C1
釋義

a short metal tube or ring fitted into a hole in fabric, leather, or plastic to protect the edges from fraying, also called a grommet

例句

The brass eyelet on the tent flap had rusted and needed replacement.

material: brass / stainless steel / copper eyelet

Ravindra crimped a new eyelet onto the tarpaulin using a special hand tool.

同義詞
  • grommet

    the more common term, especially in industrial or outdoor contexts

  • ring

    more general, can refer to any circular band

  • c-ring

    a specific type of two-piece eyelet used in curtains and banners

用法筆記

This sense focuses on the physical ring or tube itself, not the hole. It is interchangeable with 'grommet' in most contexts, though 'grommet' is more common in industrial settings. The eyelet is installed by crimping or pressing.

常見錯誤

❌I broke the eyelet hole when I pulled too hard.
✅I broke the eyelet when I pulled too hard.
💡the eyelet is the ring; the hole is the opening inside it.