Eyelet often refers to holes in shoes or belts, designed for laces to go through. She counted the number of eyelets on the new sneakers.
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Sewing Term
Eyelet is used in sewing to describe small neat holes that might be paired with embroidery. The curtain's eyelets were wide enough for a decorative rod.
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Adjustability
Eyelets in garments allow for adjustment and customization of fit. He tightened the drawstring by pulling it through each garment's eyelet.