eyelet punch

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eyelet punch - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Eyelet \Eye"let`\ ([imac]"l[e^]t), 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.
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     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.
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     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.
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