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eyelets

/ˈaɪləts/ /ˈaɪlɪts/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time."
material part item wear technical

Related Words

Illustration protruding

protruding verb

/proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/ /prəˈtruːdɪŋ/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail was protruding from the wall, so I hammered it back in. "

Illustration fastener

fastener noun

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfæsnɚ/

Something or someone that fastens.

"The fastener on my backpack broke, so I couldn't close it properly. "

Illustration scrapbook

scrapbook noun

/ˈskræpˌbʊk/ /ˈskræpˌbʊkː/

A book, similar to a notebook or journal, in which personal or family memorabilia and photos are collected and arranged

"My grandmother carefully added a photo of my first day of school to her scrapbook. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration consists

consists verb

/kənˈsɪsts/

To be.

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

Illustration positioning

positioning verb

/pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ /pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ/

To put into place.

"The teacher is positioning the desks in a circle for the class discussion. "

Illustration embellishment

embellishment noun

/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.

"The teacher's presentation included embellishments like colorful charts and diagrams to make the lesson more engaging. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration reinforce

reinforce verb

/ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)s/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

Illustration cardboard

cardboard noun

/ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

"The moving company used cardboard boxes to pack all the family's belongings. "

Illustration perforation

perforation noun

/ˌpɜːrfəˈreɪʃən/ /ˌpɑːrfəˈreɪʃən/

The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.

"The notebook paper had a line of perforation so the pages could be easily torn out. "

Illustration pretending

pretending verb

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "